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Fig 1: VITA Easyshade V (left) and VITA Fig 2: Prof. Dubravka Knezović Zlatarić during tooth Fig 3: The identical tooth shade of the same
Easyshade LITE (right). shade determination using VITA Easyshade LITE tooth on the VITA Easyshade V (right) and
VITA Easyshade LITE (left) displays.
Fig 4: Tooth shade shown as green: Perfect Fig 5: The perfect shade match (green) documented Fig 6: Acceptable deviations in shade from
match with the VITA shade standards. with the corresponding shade tab. the VITA shade standards are shown as
yellow on the display.
However, VITA Easyshade LITE does not include advanced tools for targeted modifications in lightness and hue to achieve a better
for numerical shade analysis. That said, in my opinion, the essential match.
shade information is displayed more clearly and concisely in the LITE
version. Who exactly should use VITA Easyshade LITE? Could a
combination of VITA Easyshade LITE and VITA Easyshade V also
Can you explain the traffic light system in more detail? How is the make sense?
tooth shade shown on the VITA Easyshade LITE display? VITA Easyshade LITE is designed for dentists and dental technicians
In tooth shade determination, it's crucial to present the results in a way engaged in day-to-day tooth shade determination for fabricating
that's easily understood. VITA Easyshade LITE employs a transparent ceramic restorations that achieve a perfect shade match. For more
traffic light system to indicate the degree of shade equivalence at a complex cases requiring detailed numerical analysis of lightness,
glance: chroma, and hue, I recommend pairing it with VITA Easyshade V.
• Green: A perfect match with the VITA shade standards. This combination is especially beneficial when verifying the shade
• Yellow: An acceptable deviation. effect of ceramic restorations or monitoring shade changes during
• Red: A significant deviation. bleaching treatments.
If the measurement is marked red, additional guidance is provided
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