[Spotlight on light].
An adequate perception is essential for a dentist because details are often just or just not visible. A proper use of light in the oral cavity (mouth of the patient), around the mouth and in the rest of the oral surgery, together with the use of light colours ought to make possible an optimal perception and colour matching. This can also prevent tiring adaptation of the eyes to too strong varying levels of light. Principles of a proper use of light and colours are described.
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Uit de afdeling Tandheelkunde en Mondhygiëne van de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen en het Bureau voor Arbeidsgeschiktheidvraagstukken Terzet te Leusden. o.hokwerda@med.rug.nl
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D003116:Color; D003748:Dental Equipment; D003770:Dental Offices / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008029:Lighting; D009055:Mouth