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ABSTRACT: Introduction. One of the most frequently used color analysis system is the Vita 3D Master toothguide. No study has evaluated if there are color differences between the same Vita 3D Master shades obtained from natural teeth, which could determine changes in the color selection. Objective. To determine ΔEab in natural teeth within the corresponding shade given by a spectrophotometer and compare our results with the AT and PT thresholds reported in the literature. Materials and Methods. We obtained 3818 tooth shade data L*a*b from 200 patients in an ambulatory setting. All color differences (ΔEab) between the same Vita 3D Master shades were registered. Mean, range and standard deviation values were determined. Results. We found a wide dispersion of the ΔEab values within each Vita 3D Master shade. When comparing our results with the PT and AT values available in the literature we found a wide dispersion of the ΔEab values, discordant in up to 53% of the cases. Conclusions. We suggest a revision of the available thresholds. Further research is warranted in this field to improve our understanding of color selection and matching. Clinical significance: The available thresholds for assessing color differences in dentistry probably need to be reviewed.
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Humanos , Adolescente , Adulto , Dente , Espectrofotômetros , CorRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: In patients with color vision alterations (CVA), the correct determination of color is altered, but not the detection of changes in luminosity or value. There is no accepted training protocol for dental value selection in dental students with CVA. The objective of this pilot study was to determine the effectiveness of a dental color training protocol based on the dental value selection. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An intervention study was carried out on dental students in a University setting, applying a specific dental color training protocol on two groups of students. Group 1:4 students with CVA, Group 2:4 healthy students. A third group of four students without intervention was used as a control group. An initial diagnostic test was applied, which was reapplied at the end of the training. RESULTS: The number of errors in the selection of the dental color decreased after training in all three groups, P > .05. For the value parameter, there was a statistically significant decrease in the number of errors after training (P = .014). CONCLUSIONS: The applied training protocol could be of help in students with CVA, but multicenter studies are needed. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Level 3 evidence level.