{"id":73,"date":"2021-02-11T14:56:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T14:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springdentist.com\/blog\/?p=73"},"modified":"2021-03-11T14:58:46","modified_gmt":"2021-03-11T14:58:46","slug":"attractive-dental-crown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/11\/attractive-dental-crown\/","title":{"rendered":"How Dentists Color-Match Dental Crowns with Precision"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Have you ever wondered how dentists are able to fabricate an almost perfect dental crown to fill in a smile gap? You\u2019ll be happy to know that it\u2019s not the result of luck or a random selection. This part of the restoration<\/a> process is carefully conducted to ensure that patients are left with a smile that is just as attractive as it is functional. Continue reading to discover how the right dental crown is chosen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

An Artist and Technician<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to dental crown placement, the dentist has to wear two hats: that of the artisan and technician. The final product of a successful marriage between the two is a dental crown that is aesthetically pleasing and durable. Typically, the restoration can last up to 15 years; thus, it\u2019s important to be happy with the way it looks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Selection Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Matching the color of teeth isn\u2019t always a simple process. That\u2019s because human teeth occupy a small portion of the natural color spectrum. When a dentist evaluates your ivories, he or she isn\u2019t just assessing color, as teeth have varying shades. As part of the assessment, the dentist considers the hue, chroma and value of the teeth. Here are details about each category:<\/p>\n\n\n\n