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A Systematic Method for Taking Shades: Achieving Optimal Esthetic Results
Supported by an educational grant from Vident
Supported by an educational grant from Vident
Friday, October 23, 2009
1:30pm-4:30pm (3 CE credits)
There is nothing more critical in the realm of esthetic dentistry than obtaining a perfect shade match for your patients’ restorations. You can have the most precise marginal fit in the world, perfect occlusion and a reliable, biocompatible material that wears even better than natural enamel…but if the shade is off, even just a bit, the patient will notice, and a remake is in the works.
Most, if not all, of us have studied the research and have a strong understanding of what truly matters when determining a patient’s shade: proper lighting, strong communication with your lab counterpart, and now electronic devices that cannot be fooled by tricks of light, and digital photography for precise characterization.
Proper and accurate method of shade taking begins in the dentist’s office. The VITA 3D Master Shade taking technique is designed to dramatically improve shade communication between the operatory and dental laboratory, to greatly reduce the risk of restoration remakes. This is done through the complete understanding of “value” “chroma” and “hue” which will help eliminate any misconception regarding shade taking.
The presentation will cover:
The historical development of shade determination and how the paradigm of shade-taking has been embedded into our behavior over the last 50 years as well as:
• Evidence-based protocol for shade accuracy
• Hands-on workshop for putting the new techniques into use
• Surface texture and color
• Lighting
• Identify the three areas for effective shade communication
• Understand what influences our perception of color
• Understand how to take predictable shades with the VITA 3D-Master® shade guide
• Understand how to take predictable shades with the VITA Easyshade
Recommended for…Dentists and Lab Technicians
Michael Wolk, CDT has over 30 years experience in dental ceramic and the dental industry. He is a graduate of S.U.N.Y New Paltz College with a B.S Degree. Michael also graduated from Magna Institute of Dental Technology with a concentration in dental ceramics. He has lectured and taught courses on shade taking and staining ceramics. Currently, he is the Senior Sales Representative covering New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania for Vident.
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