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Custom shade tabs for esthetic provisional restorations.

V B Haywood, C F Brantley, D L Koth

    The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
    |November 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    A new method allows dental professionals to create custom tooth shade tabs using any provisional resin material. This technique ensures accurate shade matching for dental restorations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dental Materials Science
    • Prosthodontics

    Background:

    • Accurate shade selection is critical for successful aesthetic dental restorations.
    • Existing shade guides may not perfectly match patient-specific tooth colors.
    • Custom shade tabs offer a personalized approach to shade matching.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a technique for fabricating custom shade tabs in a natural tooth form.
    • To enable dentists to achieve precise shade matching for dental prosthetics.

    Main Methods:

    • A technique for custom shade tab fabrication is described.
    • The process utilizes readily available temporary (provisional) resin materials.
    • The finished product is a series of custom-molded shade tabs.

    Main Results:

    • Custom shade tabs can be successfully fabricated.
    • The technique is adaptable to various provisional resin materials.
    • The resulting shade tabs accurately represent potential restoration colors.

    Conclusions:

    • This technique provides a viable method for creating personalized dental shade guides.
    • Custom shade tabs enhance the accuracy of shade selection in clinical practice.
    • The use of provisional resin materials makes the technique accessible and cost-effective.

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