Development of a novel dental shade determination application
Autor: | Les Kalman |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Zdroj: | Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 73-76 (2020) |
Druh dokumentu: | article |
ISSN: | 2008-210X 2008-2118 |
DOI: | 10.34172/joddd.2020.011 |
Popis: | Determining the shade of dental materials is a challenging requirement for the restorative dentist. Improper shade selection is the second cause for laboratory remakes, resulting in inefficiency and additional cost, and unnecessary stress for the clinician and patient. The process of shade selection is somewhat subjective, with no consensus on the protocol. This research investigation aimed to develop a novel software application to provide an accurate, objective, and systematic approach to shade determination for teeth, soft tissues, and dental materials. An IOS software application was developed, termed Smile Shade, to facilitate a simple approach for dental shade determination. Smile Shade functions on a high-dynamic-range microcolor sensor with automatic temperature control and inter-device repeatability of |
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