Fundamentals of Color: Shade Matching and Communication in Esthetic Dentistry - Tapa blanda

This book was written to simplify the study of color and help dentists communicate shade easily and accurately. It begins by presenting the basics of color theory within the context of esthetic dentistry and the factors that affect the transmission and perception of color. This is followed by how-to chapters on conventional and technology-based shade matching, which highlight the advantages and drawbacks of each approach and provide step-by-step shade-matching methods and protocols. This updated and expanded second edition also includes chapters on the use of digital photography for shade verification and the influence of material selection on color matching. In the final two chapters, the authors present their own recommended shade-matching protocol (which combines conventional and computer-based techniques) and an expanded series of cases demonstrating its application in various clinical scenarios. Highly recommended for students, general practioners, and specialists.

Stephen J. Chu, DMD, MSD, CDT, MDT, received his doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and his master's degree in restorative dentistry and postgraduate certificate in fixed prosthodontics from the University of Washington School of Dentistry. He subsequently obtained certification as a dental technician in ceramics and as a master dental technician. He currently serves as an associate professor and director of esthetic education in the Department of Prosthodontics at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. He publishes and lectures worldwide on the subjects of esthetic, restorative, and implant dentistry.
Alessandro Devigus, Dr MED DENT, graduated from the University of Zurich (Switzerland) Dental School, where he is currently a CEREC instructor. He is editor-in-chief of the European Journal of Esthetic Dentistry, president of the Neue Gruppe, and an ITI fellow.
Rade D. Paravina, DDS, MS, PhD, is Acting Director of the Houston Center for Biomaterials and Biomimetics and is an associate professor at University of Texas Health Dental Branch at Houston. He is founder and former president of the Society for Color and Appearance in Dentistry and editor of the Journal for Color and Appearance in Dentistry. He also serves as an editorial board member for the Journal of Dentistry, Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, the American Journal of Dentistry, and several other peer-reviewed journal. Dr Paravina lectures nationally and internationally on various topics associated with color and appearance in esthetic dentistry.
Adam J. Mieleszko, CDT, graduated in 1997 from New York City Technical College with a degree in dental laboratory technology. In 2000, he earned certification in dental ceramics. Since 2005, he has been a technical instructor at New York University College of Dentistry.