Assessment of Color Changes in Vita 3D-Master Shade Guide after Sterilization and Disinfection

Conclusions:  The color change of shade tabs was significant both after disinfection by a chemical solution and by sterilization through autoclaving. However, although disinfectants may not have a clinically important effect, sterilization should be considered as an interfering factor during color-matching procedure.

Source: Journal of Dental Materials and Techniques - March 16, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research