Computer analysis of the color in ShoFu colormeter plate / 实用口腔医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective: To study the color in ShoFu colormeter plate. Methods: The values of color degree of the cervical, body and incisal end of various teeth in the ShoFu colormeter plate were measured by digital camera and analyzed by computer using CIE1976L*a*b* system and JISZ8722 standard. Results: In ShoFu plate the brightness in the cervical, body and incisal end of various teeth changed following a certain rule, the brightness in group R and VR were higher than that in group A. While the values of color degree in other groups changed without any rule. Conclusion: The digital camera and computer may be used in dental color study.