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NCT Number: NCT03229707

Impact Of Digital Photography & Conventional Method On The Accuracy Of Dental Shade Matching In The Esthetic Zone

The aim of this study:

Is to evaluate the accuracy of digital photography in optimizing shade matching when compared to conventional method of shade selection.

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Key information

Conditions

Accuracy of Dental Shade Selection in the Aesthetic Zone

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Cairo University

Cairo, Egypt

About this study

Randomized control trial, 2 groups will be included. Group 1: Color matching using Vita 3D master, using modified (USPHS) criteria Group 2: Color matching using digital photography using (Photoshop adopt) the assessment will be through a questionnaire for the patient satisfaction outcome using Visual analogue scale

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients between 18-70 years old, able to read and sign the informed consent document.
  • Patients requiring restorations in the esthetic zone.
  • Patients don't have active periodontal or pulpal diseases
  • Patients willing to return for follow-up examination and evaluation.

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients in the growth stage.
  • Patients with poor oral hygiene and lack of motivation.
  • Psychiatric problems or unrealistic expectations.

Treatment and study plan

Digital photography using software Photoshop

Device

When taking the image, a gray card is used for subsequent exposure calibration in Adobe Camera Raw (which is packaged with Photoshop).

  • Images are then opened into Photoshop.
  • The "INFO" panel must be open.
  • Click on the small eyedropper in the Info panel window and click on ''Lab Color".
  • Place the mouse over the center of the tooth to be measured for L value.
  • Click on the "HSB Color" option, which stands for hue, saturation, and brightness.

Vita 3D master shade guide

Device

Alpha (A)Perfectly matched Beta (B)Not perfectly matched Charlie (C)unacceptable Determent by 10 observers

Other names: Conventional shade matching

Primary outcomes

  1. Patient satisfaction

    Time frame: 1 year

    Visual analogue scale

Secondary outcomes

  1. Color Matching

    Time frame: 1 year

    Digital Photography using (Photoshop)/using Vita 3D master Modified (USPHS) criteria

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cairo University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Impact Of Digital Photography & Conventional Method On The Accuracy Of Shade Matching In The Esthetic Zone

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2019
First posted
Jul 25, 2017
Registry last updated
Jul 29, 2021

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.