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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Esthetic Dentistry
  • Dental Materials

Background:

  • Accurate shade selection is critical for successful dental restorations.
  • Natural teeth exhibit polychromatic properties, making shade matching complex.
  • Discrepancies exist between digital and visual shade assessment methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate segmental shade discrepancies between digital and visual methods for maxillary central incisors.
  • To compare shade determination using a spectrophotometer and a shade guide.
  • To emphasize the importance of a combined approach for esthetic accuracy.

Main Methods:

  • Sixty-four participants (aged 18-45) with intact maxillary central incisors were enrolled.
  • Shade determination was performed segmentally (cervical, middle, incisal thirds).
  • VITA Easy shade V spectrophotometer and 3D Master shade guide were used under standardized lighting.

Main Results:

  • Significant shade variations were observed between digital (spectrophotometer) and visual (shade guide) methods.
  • Discrepancies were noted across all three tooth segments.
  • These variations highlight the polychromatic nature of natural teeth.

Conclusions:

  • A segmental approach combining digital and visual methods enhances shade selection accuracy.
  • Accurate shade matching is essential for achieving superior esthetic results in restorative dentistry.
  • Clinicians should adopt a comprehensive strategy for precise shade determination.