Table 1: Comparison of Dental Shade Guides based on Digits and Numbers
| Item | Number of Shades | Number of Bleached Shades | Number of Steps | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VITA Improved Classical Individual Shade Tabs | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| VITA Improved Classical Shade Guide | 16 | 0 | N/A | N/A |
| VITA 3D-Master® Tooth Cartridges | N/A | 3 | N/A | N/A |
| VITA Toothguide 3D-MASTER® with Bleached Shades | 26 | 3 | 3 | N/A |
| VITA Classical Shade Guide with Bleached Shades | 16 | 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Bleach BL Shade Guide | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Trubyte® New Classic® Shade Guide | 25 | 0 | N/A | N/A |
| VITA Linear Guide Replacement Shade Tabs | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| TPH Spectra ST Shade Guide | 6 | 0 | N/A | N/A |
| Chromascop® Shade Guide with Bleach | 20 | 4 | N/A | N/A |
Table 2: Comparison of Dental Shade Guides based on Important Features
| Item | Important Features | Accuracy | Organization | Compatibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VITA Improved Classical Individual Shade Tabs | Replacement Shade Tabs | High | N/A | VITA Improved Classical Shade Guide |
| VITA Improved Classical Shade Guide | 16 Shades, Accurate Determination | High | Organized by Lightness, Chroma, and Hue | N/A |
| VITA 3D-Master® Tooth Cartridges | Replacement Cartridges, Available in Bleach Shades | High | N/A | VITA 3D-Master |
| VITA Toothguide 3D-MASTER® with Bleached Shades | 26 Shades, 3 Additional Shades for Tooth Whitening, Accurate Determination | High | Clearly Organized by Lightness, Chroma, and Hue; Intermediate Shades may be Created by Mixing | N/A |
| VITA Classical Shade Guide with Bleached Shades | 16 Classical Shades, 3 Bleached Shades, Accurate Determination | High | Bleached Shades Include a Holder that Clips onto the VITA Classical Shade Guide | N/A |
| Bleach BL Shade Guide | Used for Ivoclar Vivadent Composites | High | N/A | Ivoclar Vivadent Composites |
| Trubyte® New Classic® Shade Guide | 25 Shade Tabs and Holders | High | N/A | N/A |
| VITA Linear Guide Replacement Shade Tabs | Replacement Shade Tabs | High | N/A | VITA 3D-Master Linear Guide |
| TPH Spectra ST Shade Guide | 6 Shade Tabs, High and Low Viscosity Restorative Composite Matching | N/A | N/A | |
| Chromascop® Shade Guide with Bleach | 20 Color Shades, 4 Bleach Shades, Standard for Ivoclar Vivadent Products | High | N/A | Ivoclar Vivadent Products |
1. VITA Improved Classical Individual Shade Tabs
Replacement shade tabs for Vita Improved Classical Shade Guide.
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2. VITA Improved Classical Shade Guide
VITA Improved Classical Shade Guide consists of 16 shades, A1-D4, to allow for accurate determination of tooth shade.
3. VITA 3D-Master® Tooth Cartridges
Tooth replacement cartridges for VITA 3D-Master. Available in bleach shades.
4. VITA Toothguide 3D-MASTER® with Bleached Shades
VITA Toothguide 3D-MASTER® with Bleached Shades allows for tooth shade determination in just 3 easy steps. The Toothguide includes 26 natural shades and 3 additional shades for tooth whitening (Bleached Shades).
- Shade samples are clearly organized by lightness, chroma and hue
- Intermediate shades may be created by mixing
5. VITA Classical Shade Guide with Bleached Shades
VITA Classical Shade Guide with Bleached Shades allows for accurate determination of tooth shade.
- Consists of 16 classical shades, A1-D4, and bleached shades 0M1, 0M2 and 0M3
- Bleached shades include a holder that clips onto the VITA Classical Shade Guide
6. Bleach BL Shade Guide
Bleach BL Shade Guide used for Ivoclar Vivadent composites.
7. Trubyte® New Classic® Shade Guide
Trubyte® New Classic® Shade Guide consists of 25 shade tabs and holders.
8. VITA Linear Guide Replacement Shade Tabs
VITA Linear Guide Shade Tabs are replacements for the VITA 3D-Master linear guide. The tabs allow the correct tooth shade to be determined quickly and accurately.
9. TPH Spectra ST Shade Guide
The TPH Spectra ST Shade Guide may be used for high and low viscosity restorative composite matching and includes 6 shade tabs. TPH Spectra SKU #642602 has been upgraded to new & improved TPH Spectra ST #642013.
10. Chromascop® Shade Guide with Bleach
Chromascop® Shade Guide with Bleach represents the shades standard for Ivoclar Vivadent products. This set includes 20 color shades plus 4 bleach shades.
