The three dimensions of tooth shades
For a physical point of view, shades are defined in three dimensions: value, chroma and hue. VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER follows this scientific system, and comprehensively covers the natural tooth color space with 26 shades. As a result, the system offers exceptionally high process reliability, from precise shade determination to the finished restoration.
Dimension: Value
With VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER, value or lightness is classified in five levels where 1 = light and 5 = dark. This dimension is the most relevant when it comes to matching the right shade.
Dimension: Chroma
The shade intensity describes whether there is a lot or a little of a colored hue. With VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER, the chroma ranges from 1 = low shade saturation to 3 = high shade saturation, with the values 1.5 and 2.5 also occurring.
Dimension: Hue
The dimension of shades includes all mixtures of the primary colors red, blue and yellow. The hue of natural dentition is between yellow and red. With VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER, M is the median hue. R is a redder hue and L is more yellow.
Precise and exact:
Achieve your goals more quickly with process reliability and fewer shade corrections.
Always the right shade:
All natural tooth shades, including intermediate shades, can be clearly defined and communicated.
Systematic:
Based on science, the system enables fast and simple shade determination in three steps. Unlike conventional empirical shade systems, VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER uses a systematic approach to help you achieve your goal.
Tooth shades in the color space:
Comparing VITA classical A1 – D4 and VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER
The VITA classical A1 – D4 system was developed in 1956 based on empirical data, and is the established reference system internationally with16 natural tooth shades. The shade samples are arranged in a practical fashion based on the frequency of natural tooth shades.
Beyond this basic solution, the reproduction of natural tooth shades is raised to a new level with the VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER andits 26 natural tooth shades. Here, the shade samples are arranged so that they systematically cover the entire natural tooth color space.
"VITA is synonymous with leadership and quality when it comes to color in dentistry."
Prof. Rade D. Paravina, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D., Houston, USA
VITA Toothguide 3D-MASTER with Bleached Shades
Tooth shade determination in three steps based on the three dimensions of the color space
Twenty six natural and systematically arranged tooth shades; in addition, three shades for tooth whitening (VITA Bleached Shades)
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VITA Easyshade V
Precise and reproducible digital tooth shade determination in seconds, thanks to state-of-the-art measuring technology
Objective and reliable measurements, thanks to LED technology that is unaffected by ambient conditions
Reliable and cost-effective processes, thanks to exact tooth shade information with the VITA shade standards VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER and VITA classical A1 – D4, providing greater reliability during shade reproduction that reduces the need for shade correction
Professional planning and verification of bleaching treatments
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VITA Easyshade LITE
Precise and reproducible digital tooth shade determination in seconds, thanks to state-of-the-art measuring technology
Objective and reliable measurements, thanks to LED technology that is unaffected by ambient conditions
Reliable and cost-effective processes, thanks to exact tooth shade information with the VITA shade standards VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER and VITA classical A1 – D4, providing greater reliability during shade reproduction that reduces the need for shade correction
Simple and intuitive with just one click, and without previous experience or background information
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