Comparison between Color Spaces of Vita Lumin Shade Guide with Natural Teeth in Bengaluru Population using Spectrocolorimeter: An in vivo Study.

AIM: The aim of this study is to compare the color space of Vita Lumin shade guide (SG) with the natural teeth of the local population. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 100 maxillary central incisors (100 patients) were subjected to color measurement with a spectrocolorimeter. For each tooth, L*, a*, b* values were recorded. All the shade tabs of Vita Lumin SG were analyzed with a spectrocolorimeter to define the color space covered by the Vita Lumin SG. The L*a*b* values of natural teeth were plotted on separate scattered diagrams and compared. RESULTS: About two out of three attributes (luminance and blue spectrum) of the local population of Bengaluru displayed a broader range than those available in Vita Lumin SG. CONCLUSION: The local population requires an SG with an extended range, covering a higher luminance spectrum and broader blue spectrum. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Esthetic restorations require accurate shade matching with the adjacent natural teeth, SGs being the mean of shade selection and communication should be comparable to the natural teeth.

Effect of a Calcium Phosphate Desensitizer on Pre- and Postcementation Sensitivity of Teeth Prepared for Full-Coverage Restorations: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study.

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Teethmate Desensitizer (TD), an aqueous slurry of calcium phosphates, on the pre- and postcementation sensitivity of contralateral premolars prepared for full-coverage restorations. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this clinical study, using a split-mouth design, 20 patients were allocated and two contralateral vital premolars per patient were randomly assigned to treatment with TD and placebo (PLA; distilled water). One day after preparation and temporization, sensitivity (PRE) upon air blast (AB) and probe scratch (PS) was determined using a 10-cm-long visual analog scale (VAS). The trial was double-blinded; neither the patient nor the investigator knew the treatment performed. Sensitivity was assessed immediately after treatment, before seating the final crowns after 1 week, and 1 month after cementation. Statistical data analysis was performed with one-way analysis of variance followed by Tukey post hoc test and two-sided paired t test. Statistical significance was determined at α < .05. RESULTS: VAS scores upon stimulation with AB and PS were significantly lower at POST and 1 week, and with AB after 1 month. TD-treated teeth showed significantly less sensitivity than PLA. At the postcementation recall, TD and PLA were not significantly different and the average pain scores were almost 0. CONCLUSION: Treatment of teeth prepared for full crown restorations with TD can significantly reduce pre- and postcementation sensitivity.