Choosing a Color for Tooth Crowns

How to Choose a Color for Dental Crowns?


A (reddish brown)
B (reddish yellow)
C (gray)
D (reddish gray).
In the A range there are five levels of darkness. Ranges B, C and D, each have four levels.


Most dentists will show you a shade chart (like the above mentioned Vita Shade Guide) for you to pick from. Keep in mind, with a good cosmetic dentist this is merely a starting point. Other considerations when determining the color of crowns for each patient are your complexion, hair color, the color of your natural teeth and even your eye color.

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  1. Introduction to dental crowns section
  2. Dental crowns - an overview
  3. Who is a candidate for having teeth crowned?
  4. Tooth crowns - Procedure description
  5. Varieties of tooth crowns
  6. How much do dental crowns cost?
  7. Pros and cons of tooth crowns
  8. Dental crowns - Before and after photos
  9. Personal stories from people who have had tooth crowns
  10. Choosing a color for tooth crowns
  11. Discuss crowns with others

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