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A simple screening test for color matching in dentistry
J S Yorty1, M W Richards, A Kanawati
1Department of Restorative Dentistry, West Virginia University School of Dentistry, USA.
Abstract:
This study compared a simple and readily available shade guide color-matching test with the general industry standard test for color discrimination. This study indicates that a simple screening test for color defective vision and color discrimination skills in dentistry can be performed by matching two Vita-Lumin shade guides. Those dental office personnel who score a low number of matches in the Vita test (that is, seven or fewer correct matches) should have additional color discrimination testing and refer shade matching to other personnel with higher scores.
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