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Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Dental Technique|Articles in Press

A smartphone application with a gray card for clinical shade selection: A technique

Published:February 18, 2023DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.01.016

      Abstract

      Shade selection is an inherently complex procedure, and its accurate reproduction in the definitive restoration involves an in-depth understanding of color science and its effective communication with the dental laboratory technician. A technique is presented that uses a smartphone application (Snapseed; Google LLC) and a gray card for clinical shade selection.
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