title: Current methods of shade matching in dentistry: a review of the supporting literature.
abstract: The difficulties of shade matching in dentistry are discussed and various suggestions are given to improve the process. Several authors have described shade-taking routines with the aim of improving shade-matching. These are summarized and a method for choosing the appropriate shade from the previous guidelines is given. The scientific principles and evidence-base behind the new technique are given. The problems and advantages of instrumental shade-taking devices are reviewed.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Consistent and correct shade selection is fundamental to the placement of aesthetic restorations which are an essential part of everyday practice.
authors: Dundee Dental Hospital, University of Dundee, Park Place, Dundee, DD1 4HN, UK.
authors: Brian
authors: B
authors: Stevenson
mesh_terms: D003116:Color / Q000592:standards*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D008029:Lighting; D014796:Visual Perception