Title
Tooth shade selection using digital and visual method under light correcting device
Authors
Angela Justin, Pushkar Gupta*, Sneha S. Mantri, Aditi M. Paranjpe, Indrapal Singh Kanwar, Ravi Prakash Tiwari
Affiliation
Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Hitkarini Dental College and Hospital, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India; *Corresponding author
Angela Justin - E-mail: dr.angelajustin@gmail.com
Pushkar Gupta - E-mail: drpushkar1@gmail.com
Sneha S. Mantri - E-mail:
snehamantri24@gmail.com
Aditi M. Paranjpe - E-mail: aditiparanjpe2@gmail.com
Indrapal Singh Kanwar - E-mail: indrapalsinghkanwar@gmail.com
Ravi Prakash Tiwari - E-mail: ravi63prakash@gmail.com
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received August 1, 2025; Revised August 31, 2025; Accepted August 31, 2025, Published August 31, 2025
Abstract
A segmental shade discrepancy between digital and visual methods in the maxillary central incisors is of interest. Sixty-four participants aged 18–45 with intact central incisors were assessed. Shade determination at the cervical, middle and incisal thirds was performed using the VITA Easy shade V spectrophotometer and the 3D Master shade guide under a standardized light-correcting device. Distinct shade variations were noted between the digital and visual methods, reflecting the inherent polychromatic nature of natural dentition. Thus, we show the importance of adopting a combined, segmental approach to shade selection to enhance accuracy and ensure superior esthetic results in clinical practice.
Keywords
Esthetic dentistry, shade selection, spectrophotometer, visual shade matching
Citation
Justin et al. Bioinformation 21(8): 2437-2441 (2025)
Edited by
P Babaji
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
