{"id":3256,"date":"2022-06-02T23:33:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T23:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestrichardsondentist.com\/blog\/?p=3256"},"modified":"2022-07-15T23:35:48","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T23:35:48","slug":"how-do-dentists-color-match-dental-crowns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestrichardsondentist.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/02\/how-do-dentists-color-match-dental-crowns\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do Dentists Color-Match Dental Crowns?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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One of the most interesting aspects of modern dentistry is the way it\u2019s able to flawlessly combine art with science. Certain restorative solutions like dental crowns<\/a> are a prime example of this; not only must your dentist come up with a way to fix your affected tooth, but they also must make sure it looks nice and natural! That said, how do dentists successfully color-match dental crowns to teeth? Keep reading to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Are Teeth Different Colors?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Technically speaking, teeth don\u2019t have a color\u2014they have a shade, which includes hue, chroma, and value. Hue is the same thing as color, and teeth naturally have red, yellow, and grey hues that combine into the white color we\u2019re able to see. Chroma is the saturation or intensity of the hue, and value is how light or dark the shade is. That said, your teeth aren\u2019t just <\/em>white\u2014and your dentist must carefully select the appropriate shade for your crown so that it matches your teeth. This can also be a little tricky because sometimes teeth within the same mouth are a variety of different shades because of staining, existing restorations, or other causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does My Dentist Choose the Correct Color for My Crown?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist will have to put a little time and effort into matching your crowns to your teeth, but it\u2019s very doable! They might use a shade guide, which is a card with a row of fake porcelain teeth of varying hues. They can hold the guide up to your mouth to better determine which hues need to be used. There are a few things they\u2019ll need to take into consideration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n