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1Contemporary Aesthetic Dentistry Program, Arthur Ashman Department of Implant Dentistry, New York University School of Dentistry, New York, New York, USA. SChuDMD@aol.com
Abstract:
Precise color communication is integral to the development of aesthetic harmony and overall restorative success. While traditional shade-taking procedures have enabled a degree of shade transfer, contemporary digital shade analysis devices allow standardized, repeatable shade determinations for increased accuracy. This article presents a clinical case report and contrasts two technology-based shade selection systems (SpectroShade, MHT International, Newtown, PA; ShadeScan, Cynovad, Montreal, Canada) in the retrospective verification of shade during the restoration of a maxillary right central incisor compared to conventional methods.
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