What method do you currently use for shade matching? |
349 total votes |
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62% |
Shade guide |
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30% |
Shade guide + photos |
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5% |
Custom shade at lab |
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2% |
Electronic shade mapping system |
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When taking a shade on a maxillary incisor, I usually: |
227 total votes |
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23% |
Just take a base shade (eg A2) and let the lab do the rest |
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29% |
Take a base shade and indicate incisal translucency |
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31% |
Shade map using 3 or more shades |
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16% |
Have my lab custom shade the case |
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In regards to the level of shading requested for anterior crowns, I am: |
228 total votes |
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37% |
Very pleased with the lab work I receive |
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58% |
Satisfied, but would like to see more attention to fine detail |
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1% |
Always get a monochromatic crown, no matter what I request |
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3% |
Wondering if my tech is color blind |
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My shade guide of choice is: |
230 total votes |
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63% |
Vita Classic |
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27% |
Vita 3-D Master |
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6% |
Chromoscope |
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5% |
Other |
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Are you satisfied with the results of your current shade matching method? |
231 total votes |
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35% |
Yes, 90-100% of the time |
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52% |
Yes, 70 - 89% of the time |
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10% |
Yes, 50 - 69% of the time |
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4% |
Yes, less than 50% of the time |
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Are you considering a purchase of electronic shade mapping equipment? |
230 total votes |
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7% |
Yes, in 1 - 6 months |
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9% |
Yes, in 7 - 12 months |
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15% |
Yes, in 13 - 24 months |
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69% |
No, Not at this time |
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What would influence you the most on the purchase of electronic shade mapping equipment? |
228 total votes |
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33% |
Other dentist's opinions on our message boards |
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25% |
Peer review literature |
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2% |
Trade show demos |
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39% |
Price |
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Which of the following would you be more likely to purchase? |
224 total votes |
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25% |
Electronic shade map system that requires a computer |
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75% |
Electronic shade map system that does not require a computer |
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Do you agree electronic shade mapping should be included in your armamentarium? |
226 total votes |
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10% |
Strongly agree |
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52% |
Agree |
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36% |
Disagree |
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2% |
Strongly Disagree |
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