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Each individual “perceives” tooth shade
differently. Such a phenomenon cannot be
attributed solely to the fact that no two eyes
are ever equal to another’s.
Indeed, even the interpretation of shade
varies from individual to individual. Even the
same person may perceive shade differently
at different times and according to his/her
state of mind. The shade itself can therefore
generate different sensations. But is there a
reliable method in dentistry that allows us
to choose a shade and transfer it to another
operator?
Musicians, painters, cooks, photographers
and other artists have gifts of natural abilities,
and they have also received an education in
Fig 13: The before and after intraoral radiographs show the healing following the fine arts, yet they continue to practice and
surgical retrograde treatment improve their skills.
In contrast, the average dentist uses the
that he/she will derive from the treatment and that he/she is much more than the discomfort same effort and experience to choose a shade.
that he/ she is having, then the motivation to initiate treatment is immediately achieved . If this is practiced under inappropriate
[6]
The author will describe, through iconography and photographs correlated with captions, a conditions using inadequate instruments and
prosthetic treatment on selected dental teeth that have high aesthetic value. methods, it can hardly be considered a good
[15]
Thanks to dental photography, tablets, PCs, laptops, iPhones and Apple TV we can convey practice experience in shade diagnosis .
“our point of view” to the patient (Figures 17 to 45). The following are different approaches to
We will use such visualization/processing with a different approach depending on the the clinical diagnosis of dental shade
clinical situation. To support our communication goal, we should produce several operational 1. visual method
steps that follow a working logic (workflow). 2. photographically assisted visual method

Fig 14: Photographic iconography accompanies all stages of prosthetic treatment

Fig 15: Final photos with case resolution (layered pressed disilicate prosthetic teeth performed by Technician F. Russo)
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