Digital Shade Selection: The Science of Color

Have you ever seen someone with a fake tooth that just looks... wrong? Maybe it's too white, or too opaque compared to the neighbor teeth. This happens because human eyes are subjective—lighting conditions and eye fatigue can change how we see color.

We remove the guesswork by using Digital Spectrophotometers (Digital Shade Guides) to measure the exact color of your teeth.

How It Works

Instead of just holding up a shade tab and guessing, our device analyzes your tooth's optical properties:

1. Hue: The actual color family (yellow, reddish, gray).
2. Chroma: The saturation or intensity of the color.
3. Value: The brightness (how light or dark the tooth is).

Why This Matters

• Front Teeth: For veneers or front crowns, a perfect match is critical. Digital selection ensures the new tooth blends seamlessly.
• Consistency: It communicates exact data to our lab technicians, so they paint the ceramic layers precisely to mimic your natural enamel.
• No Lighting Errors: It works regardless of whether the room lights are yellow or white.

Old vs. New

• Old Way: Doctor looks at a shade tab. Subject to errors from room lighting or eye fatigue.
• Our Way: Computerized analysis measures the exact light reflection of the tooth for a scientifically perfect match.