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Recommended Shade Matching Protocol Recommended Shade Matching Protocol

Author(s):

Stephen J. Chu, DMD, MSD, CDT

Date Added:

01/01/0001


Summary:

Following much research and clinical evaluation, this chapter outlines the authors’ recommendations for an ideal approach to shade matching: a combination of conventional techniques with new technologies.

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