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The revolution in shade matching: the elab protocol
Scientific Programme (On Demand)
Session Description
The revolution in shade matching: the elab protocol
The ability to reproduce the exact shade of natural teeth using esthetic restorative materials is one of the most challenging tasks in clinical dentistry. In order to overcome difficulties with shade matching, a different instrumental color matching method has been increasing popularity in the last fifteen years. It is based on the analysis of standardized digital tooth photographs, providing a practical and consistent method of tooth color selection that can be easily transmitted to the dental laboratory technician.
Learning Objectives
The ability to reproduce the exact shade of natural teeth using esthetic restorative materials is one of the most challenging tasks in clinical dentistry. In order to overcome difficulties with shade matching, a different instrumental color matching method has been increasing popularity in the last fifteen years. It is based on the analysis of standardized digital tooth photographs, providing a practical and consistent method of tooth color selection that can be easily transmitted to the dental laboratory technician.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the challenges in color interpretation
- Understand how to apply the photocolorimetric protocol
- Understand how o achieve a better shade match