Accurate, esthetic shade matching made easy - Patterson Dental

The Goal: to be asbeautiful as natureFor 50 years, dental professionals aroundthe world have used the VITA ® Classical(Lumin Vacuum) shade guide for theirshade selection needs. The 16 shadesin this revolutionary guide have earneda permanent home in the internationallexicon of dental terminology; whenevera familiar shade from this invaluable guideis prescribed (such as A2 or C1), it is for thesole purpose of providing satisfaction toboth dentist and patient.Now, VITA has opened a completelynew chapter in the area of toothcolor selection: The 3D-MasterShade System. For the first time, ashade system provides a systematicarrangement of virtually all existingnatural tooth shades and integratesthem into one easy-to-useshade guide.The VITA 3D-Master Shade Systemdramatically improves the communicationbetween the dentist and dental technician.The new VITA Bleachedguide ® 3D-Masteroffers dental professionals an intuitiveshade guide specifically designed forplanning and monitoring tooth whiteningregimens. The new guide offers 153D-Master shades, including 7 newintermediate shade tabs that simplify thewhitening prognosis.VITA Linearguide 3D-MasterVITA classical A1-D4VITA 3D-Master Shade GuideVITA Bleachedguide ® 3D-MasterExplore the VITA 3D-Master Shade System for yourself and discover how easy it is to determine incredibly precise, natural shades.

The “correct” shade is more than aquestion of perceptionThe 3D-Master Shade Guide addressesthe critical elements of tooth shademeasurement - previously unexplored byother shade systems - such as a systematicarrangement of shades within the naturaltooth color space and an objective,numerical measure of color.Range of natural teeth colorAll of the colors that can be perceivedby the naked eye are containedin the color sphere picturedbelow. The vertical axis isa measure of VALUE, orthe amount of black orwhite. The horizontalaxis is a measureof CHROMA, or theintensity of the color,and the axis thatswivels around thesphere is the HUE,or the color itself.VALUECHROMAHUEVITA studied manythousands of patientsaround the world and foundthat the range of natural toothshades are contained in a bananashapedarea of the color sphere - teeth arewhite in value, with a slight reddish-orangehue and of moderate chroma.

The New VITA Linearguide 3D-MASTER ®The Linearguide features a sleeker, lineardesign that makes the process of precise3D-Master shade determination even fasterand easier.Remove the VITA Valueguide 3D-Master from theopened Linearguide.Determine the lightness level (value)Make a first selection using the Valueguide.This way you determine the level of lightnessfrom 0 to 5.VITA Bleachedguide 3D-MASTERThe VITA Bleachedguide 3D-Master is aninstrument for the dentist for the planningand control of tooth lightening procedures.The structure always follows the logic ofthe VITA SYSTEM 3D-Master. The mostimportant parameter– lightness – is,however, additionally represented inintermediate stages (half lightness levels).The chroma increases with decreasinglightness in a similar way as a naturaltooth. This is likewise reflected in the halflightness levels. The hue corresponds tothe medium group M of the VITAToothguide 3D-Master.

Simply efficientClinical shadetaking tipsShade-taking should be carried outbefore preparation since, due todehydration, the tooth shade can appearto be too white after preparation.Tooth shades should be determined inDetermine the Chroma/HueNow make a definitive selection within thedetermined level of lightness from step 1 usingthe corresponding Chroma/Hueguide.In this way, you determine the correct tooth shadein a quick and reliable manner.daylight or under standardized daylightlamps (e.g. OSRAM LUMILUX ® DELUXEdaylight 12-950) and not under standardoperatory lights.The advantages: Accuracy inesthetic dentistryTooth lightening can be discussed withthe patient in realistic terms. Intermediatesteps are available as shade samples(lightness, chroma) Dentist and patient candiscuss the desired result on the basis ofthe shade samples and later check theresult obtained. Prosthetic restorationscan – if necessary – be adapted to theVITA SYSTEM 3D-Master. At a recall visit itcan be checked whether it is necessary torepeat the tooth lightening procedure.Standard – now also fortooth lighteningWith the VITA Bleachedguide 3D-Masterthe dentist now has the possibility ofdiscussing alterations of the tooth lightnesswith the patient in realistic terms andchecking the result. If necessary thelaboratory can accurately reproducethe lightened tooth shade with the VITA3D-Master shades. Further informationavailable from www.vita-zahnfabrik.comMake a swift selection; alwaysaccept your first decision, as eyestire after 5-7 seconds.Avoid bright colors in the shadetakingenvironment; no lipstick, tintedeyeglasses or bright clothes.

Now there’s an even faster, easier wayto measure accurate shades regardlessof differences in color perceptionThe VITA Easyshade ® Compact incorporates multiple color spectrophotometers at varying angles forthe measurement of exceptionally accurate shades. In fact, the VITA Easyshade Compact preciselymeasures 16 VITA Classical shades, 29 VITA System 3D-Master ® shades and even those hard-to-seeintermediate shades. Bleached shades are easy to measure as well! You can quickly prescribe over100 shades...shades that your lab can easily reproduce.“The age-old challenge of taking an accurateshade has been simplified. The VITAEasyshade has relieved my middle-agedeyes of having to zero in on just the rightporcelain shade.”Martin B. Goldstein, DMDPrivate PracticeWolcott, Connecticut“It is a mystery to me why more dentistshave not adopted this technology yet.”Dr. Michael DiTollaDirector of Clinical Educationand Research Glidewell Laboratories“The VITA Easyshade offers fast, accurateshade measurements with no loss of ‘downtime’ that is typical with alternative devices.The payoff...exceptional aesthetic results!”Edward Lowe, DMDPrivate Practice, Vancouver, BC, CanadaPowerful Plug-and-Play FeaturesThe amazing design of Easyshade Compact hints at the powerful technology workingunderneath its sleek shell. Spectrophotometer technology, the latest OLED display and white-LED color-corrected lighting just for starters.Ergonomic design for easy gripin all intraoral situationsInfection control shield hook foreasy placement of non-slip shieldSmall probe tip with white-LEDfor convenient placement andrest-on-tooth lightingOLED display with easy-to-read iconsOn-board calibration block forconsistent accuracy assuranceRechargeable battery holds acharge for a full week oftypical useMini-USB for data outputRest cradle and rechargeable base

The VITA Easyshade ® Compactmeasures a precise shade instantlyand prescribes the best VITA shadeunder any lighting conditionMeasurements during the buildup process display the accuracy of the shade and whereadjustment may be required. The ceramist can verify any shade discrepancies from the initialbuild up bisque firing and know what to specifically adjust, regardless if the crown is in thebisque bake or pre-glazed, wet or dry!

The VITA 3D-MASTER System ofMaterials: The Perfect Choice forEvery IndicationVITA’s range of materials are designed to meet every restorative challenge. The VITA 3D-MasterSystem offers exceptionally biocompatible, esthetic materials designed to satisfy the long-termand esthetic needs of even the most discriminating patient and doctor.VITABLOCS®: The chameleon effectThe high translucency of VITABLOCS ceramics guarantees excellent shade matching with thepatient’s remaining natural tooth substance. Moreover, the restorations can be individualizedin shade and esthetically perfected with the porcelains of the VITA VM 9 ESTHETICS KIT, VITASHADING PASTE or VITA AKZENT. But the real beauty of VITABLOCS is that they don‘t haveto be – they‘re beautiful straight from the mill.

Results that speak for themselves...Tooth #8 restored with an inLab ® milledIn-Ceram Alumina coping veneered withVITAVM ® 7; tooth #9 restored with3D-Direct ® composite.Courtesy ofDr. Todd Snyder and Mark Baker, CDTAmalgam filling replaced with milledCEREC ® onlay using VITABLOCS.Courtesy ofDr. Richard MasekVITAVM ® 13 porcelain fused-to-metalrestoration on Tooth #9.Courtesy ofDr. Ed McLarenPrescribe VITA materials by name!

Ordering InformationVITA Linearguide 3D-Master ®Order No. GX69-913VITABLOCS ® Guide 3D-MasterOrder No. GX69-920VITA 3D-Master ® Shade SystemOrder No. GX69-910VITA ® classical A1-D4Order No. G68-990VITA Bleachedguide ® 3D-MasterOrder No. GX69-911VITA Easyshade ® CompactOrder No. E75-201800-873-7683800-263-4778 in Canadawww.vident.com3D-Master, VITAVM, VITABLOCS and Easyshade are registered trademarks of VITA Zahnfabrik. 3D-Direct is a registered trademark ofVident, Inc. LUMILUX is not a registered trademark of VITA or Vident. CEREC is a registered trademark of Sirona, Inc.© Vident 2011. All rights reserved.Patent # 5,498,157L-9475V Rev 0311