{"id":87,"date":"2019-06-20T18:13:57","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T18:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smileyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=87"},"modified":"2019-07-05T18:14:09","modified_gmt":"2019-07-05T18:14:09","slug":"how-dentists-color-match-your-dental-crowns-in-waverly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smileyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/how-dentists-color-match-your-dental-crowns-in-waverly\/","title":{"rendered":"How Dentists Color-Match Your Dental Crowns in Waverly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smileyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/woman-with-veneers-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"woman smiling with a shade guide\" class=\"wp-image-88\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smileyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/woman-with-veneers-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.smileyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/woman-with-veneers-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.smileyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/woman-with-veneers-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve had a root canal before, chances are you have a\ncrown over that tooth. Maybe you\u2019ve wondered how the dentist gets that crown to\nperfectly match the shade of the surrounding teeth. After all, no one else has\nnoticed that you have a crown there and not a natural tooth. Let\u2019s look at the\nscience behind how your dentist can color match your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smileyfamilydentistry.com\/dental-crowns-bridges.html\">dental crowns<\/a>\nin Waverly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s in a Color?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before color matching your dental crown in Waverly, your\ndentist first has to decide on the color of the rest of your teeth. First and\nforemost, teeth are typically referred to as having a shade, not just a color.\nIn fact, a shade includes 3 elements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Hue: <\/strong>the same thing as color<\/li><li><strong>Value:<\/strong> the level of lightness or darkness\nthat the shade has<\/li><li><strong>Chroma:<\/strong> the intensity or saturation of\nthe hue<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Dentists Decide the Correct Shade?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A shade guide is the most common method of finding a color\nmatch. With this technique, your dentist will use a card with fake porcelain\nteeth of many different shades. They will hold the guide by your teeth and\ntypically start by determining the value of the tooth before moving on to\nfinding the chroma and hue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Making the choice to find the perfect shade can be a little\nsubjective. However, there is some science that can make the process easier. The\ndecision should be under a natural light, such as near a window. Regular\nfluorescent lights tend to make things look too yellow, resulting in a crown\nthat looks different from the rest of the teeth. If you are wearing any bright\nlipstick or other makeup, your dentist may ask you to remove it, as that can\naffect color perception. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentist may place a gray bib over your if you are\nwearing a brightly colored shirt. This gives the dentist\u2019s eyes a place to rest\nbetween looking at the shade guide and your teeth. The rod cells in your eyes\nthat perceive color get tired in seven seconds at most. Your dentist will need\nto look at a neutral color to reset the rods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After making a decision, your dentist will likely get a\nsecond opinion from you or someone who works in the office. This is because\ncolor perception can vary between people. Once the decision has been finalized,\nthe shade will be sent off to a ceramic\u2019s lab, where your crown will be\ndesigned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you know the process by which your dentist color matches\nyour dental crowns. It doesn\u2019t seem that much like a mystery now, does it? If\nyou have any more questions, feel free to ask your dentist about their process.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Jonathan Smiley earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine\ndegree from the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine. He is\nan active member of the American Dental Association, the Iowa Dental\nAssociation, and the Academy of General Dentistry. If you would like to learn\nmore about the way he color matches dental crowns, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smileyfamilydentistry.com\/contact.html\">visit his website<\/a>\nor call (319)-352-2270. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve had a root canal before, chances are you have a crown over that tooth. Maybe you\u2019ve wondered how the dentist gets that crown to perfectly match the shade of the surrounding teeth. After all, no one else has noticed that you have a crown there and not a natural tooth. 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