Shade selection performed by novice dental professionals and colorimeter

Autor: Mauno Könönen, P. Haag, Esa Klemetti, A.‐M. Matela
Rok vydání: 2006
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Zdroj: Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. 33:31-35
ISSN: 1365-2842
0305-182X
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2842.2006.01531.x
Popis: summary The objective of this study was to test inter-observer variability in shade selection for porcelain restorations, using three different shade guides: Vita Lumin Vacuum, Vita 3D-Master and Procera. Nineteen young dental professionals acted as observers. The results were also compared with those of a digital colorimeter (Shade Eye Ex; Shofu, Japan). Regarding repeatability, no significant differences were found between the three shade guides, although repeatability was relatively low (33–43%). Agreement with the colorimetric results was also low (8–34%). In conclusion, shade selection shows moderate to great inter-observer variation. In teaching and standardizing the shade selection procedure, a digital colorimeter may be a useful educational tool.
Databáze: OpenAIRE