Shade Guide Lights: Technical Evaluation

Abstract

The ability to determine the correct color of natural dentition has always been difficult. Apparent color is affected by direct and reflected light. Operatories and dental laboratories have been equipped with a variety of light sources with little consideration of reflectant surfaces. According to the manufacturers, shade lights are color corrected to normal daylight and provide sufficient illuminance to prevent interference of reflected light source. The primary objective of shade reproduction is agreement between individuals on shade matching. The purpose of this study was to determine if the use of various shade guide lights would increase the frequency of which evaluators would select the same tooth shade.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA206513

Entities

People

  • Arlo H. King
  • Curtis D. Weyrauch

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Agreements
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Candles
  • Classification
  • Color Temperature
  • Daylight
  • Frequency
  • Light Sources
  • Observers
  • Security
  • Teeth
  • Test And Evaluation

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