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Many
shade-taking systems have come and gone through the years. The challenges with
this technology have been cost, provider-support, and effectiveness.
ClearMatch, a system we recently launched, is showing promise. It is a software
that determines shade, value, and translucency from a chairside photograph. A
special black-n-white calibration tab and a Vita A2 shade tab are held
edge-to-edge to a target tooth, and a photograph is taken. The image is emailed
to ROE and analyzed with the ClearMatch system. Shade, value and translucency
maps are printed and provided to the ceramist (figure 1), and returned with the
completed case.
The quality of the photograph is critical to the success of the shade analysis. Proper flash and focus are the two key components. We recommend in-office training, which is available to offices throughout Ohio at no charge. If you are interested, please contact Alan Banks at ROE. Complete instructions can also be found on our website at the Shade & Smile Service page along with a link to a thorough YouTube video.
ClearMatch
software, developed a dozen years ago, is proving to be very effective. We use
it, along with ShadeVision and other tools, when patients visit us for shade
analysis.
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