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Shade selection: problems and solutions
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
|July 10, 1998
Summary
Shade selection is reframed as communication, not a failed science. Simple tools like the Pensler Shield and Kodak Color Viewing Light Selector Card improve dental shade matching accuracy.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Visual Perception in Dentistry
Background:
- Traditional dental shade selection methods are often unreliable, leading to aesthetic discrepancies.
- Previous approaches have been described as quasi-scientific, with limited success over time.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a novel approach to dental shade selection.
- To reframe shade selection as a communication process rather than an empirical science.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing three specific tools: the Pensler Shield, the Kodak Color Viewing Light Selector Card (P3-180), and a patient-oriented prescription form.
- Integrating principles of visual psychology into the teaching and practice of shade selection.
Main Results:
- The proposed method addresses major challenges in achieving accurate shade selection.
- Implementation of these tools and psychological understanding enhances the communication of perceived shades.
Conclusions:
- Dental shade selection can be effectively improved through a communication-based approach.
- The use of specific instruments and an understanding of visual perception are key to successful shade matching.
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