Comparison and agreement of visual and instrumental shade matching: an in-vivo evaluation
Dr. Fouda Homsi, DDS, DES, Department of prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon. Elias Smaira, DDS, DU, Department of prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon. Rita Eid, DDS, DU, Department of prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon. Wiam El Ghoul, BDS, DU, Department of prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon. Abstract Aim: to evaluate clinically the agreement in shade selection using a traditional Vitapan Classical and the new 3D Master shade guide Materials and methods: Thirty prosthodontists participated in the study by evaluating clinically the shade of an upper right central maxillary using a visual shade selection guides (Vitapan Classical and 3D Master shade) and compared to an instrumental shade selection system (Easy shade, Vita). The ...