Ivoclar Vivadent has designed a great tool for this specific use called « Natural Die Material Shade Guide ». It includes 9 different shades varying from imitation of bleached preparations to severely discoloured or devitalized preparations. Stump shade information will also help to make suggestions regarding structure choices in case of big discrepancy of shade between initial situation and final desired result. For example a darker stump will need a medium/high opacity ingot where as a light stump shade requires a more translucent ingot.
By obtaining a stump shade at the time of preparation; money and time can be saved by eliminating the re-shade or remake of a restoration, and the subsequent second appointment. With proper communication between dentist and laboratory, exemplary esthetics and color match can be delivered to the patient with a high degree of satisfaction.
For more information please contact Bayshore Dental Studio to speak with one of our technical experts regarding a specific case. Visit us at bayshoredentalstudio.com or by calling 866-895-7134.