{"id":129,"date":"2024-08-07T10:18:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T10:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymiltondentist.com\/blog\/?p=129"},"modified":"2024-08-19T22:18:43","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T22:18:43","slug":"how-dentists-color-match-dental-crowns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymiltondentist.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/07\/how-dentists-color-match-dental-crowns\/","title":{"rendered":"Blending Science &amp; Beauty: How Dentists Color-Match Dental Crowns"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mymiltondentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AdobeStock_162289327__1724105824_26242.jpg\" alt=\"A dentist using a shade guide to color-match a dental crown\" class=\"wp-image-130\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymiltondentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AdobeStock_162289327__1724105824_26242.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mymiltondentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AdobeStock_162289327__1724105824_26242-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mymiltondentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AdobeStock_162289327__1724105824_26242-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking into dental crowns, you may know that modern ones don\u2019t just protect teeth. They also match your enamel\u2019s shade and blend seamlessly with the rest of your smile. But don\u2019t you also want to learn how dentists color-match dental crowns? Grasping that point would help you feel more confident in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymiltondentist.com\/dental-crowns.html\">your treatment<\/a>, making the dental work smoother. The good news is that it\u2019s pretty simple \u2013 keep reading to let your Milton dentist explain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Dentists Color-Match Dental Crowns?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s dentists usually do three things to color-match a patient\u2019s dental crown. These are the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">They Check Your Tooth Under Natural Light<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When deciding on a crown\u2019s shade, a dentist will often check your tooth\u2019s color under natural light. This step lets them get an accurate sense of your smile\u2019s shade when it isn\u2019t distorted. After all, incandescent lights are very yellow and tend to make colors appear differently. Trying to decide on your crown\u2019s shade while under them would likely lead to mismatched results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">They Use a Dental Shade Guide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from natural light, a dentist will also use a dental shade guide to decide your crown\u2019s shade. This tool is a metal card with fake porcelain teeth of many hues, ranging from dark yellow to bright white. By holding it against your smile, the dentist can compare your tooth\u2019s natural shade to the example colors. They can then (roughly) determine your tooth\u2019s value and find the right hue and chroma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">They Reduce Contrast with Other Colors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As they compare your tooth against a shade guide, many dentists will reduce any contrast that interferes with color selection. That may take the form of placing a gray bib over any brightly-colored clothes you wear to your visit. Alternatively, it may involve removing any bright lipstick or makeup on your face. Either action removes nearby interferences, giving your dentists\u2019 eyes a neutral resting place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Involved in the Actual Coloring?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By using the three tricks above, dentists can generally decide on a good color for your dental crown. They\u2019ll start the actual coloring once they make their choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few steps involved in the actual coloring of a dental crown. First, the dentist will send relevant details \u2013 drawings, photos, etc. \u2013 to a dental lab. This lab\u2019s expert ceramist will then use the provided facts to create a color-matched dental crown. The final product won\u2019t be perfect, but any color differences will be small enough that they\u2019re nearly invisible. Once the dentist confirms that fact, they\u2019ll place the crown on your tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know how dentists color-match dental crowns, you can trust treatment more. Look into getting these special caps from your local dentist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymiltondentist.com\/\">Milton Hill Dental<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> is based in Milton, MA. Led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymiltondentist.com\/meet-the-team.html\">our many talented dentists<\/a>, our practice takes immense pride in its high-quality and wide-ranging dental care! Our team offers preventive, cosmetic, and even restorative work, all tailored to your smile and its unique needs. We even place tooth-colored dental crowns that blend seamlessly with grins! For more details or to book a visit, reach us at <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avdentalramseynj.com\/contact.html\"><em>our website<\/em><\/a><em> or by phone at <strong>(201)-962-8452.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re looking into dental crowns, you may know that modern ones don\u2019t just protect teeth. They also match your enamel\u2019s shade and blend seamlessly with the rest of your smile. But don\u2019t you also want to learn how dentists color-match dental crowns? 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