Vita Classical Shade Guide

This Vita Classical Shade Guide is the perfect tool for finding the perfect shade and creating the most natural looking restorations. With 16 shades in a classical chromatic arrangement, you'll achieve the perfect color match every time.

Shades available:- A1-D4.

The arrangement of the shades in the VITA classical family of shades is as follows:

A1 - A4 (reddish-brownish)
B1 - B4 (reddish-yellowish)
C1 - C4 (greyish shades)
D2 - D4 (reddish-grey)

Steps for the selection of shades:

• Determine the value (lightness) by selecting the closest match from one of five value groups.
• Determine the Chroma within the value group from three choices.
• Pick the hue by determining if the tooth has a more yellow or red cast.

Shade-Taking Tips

• Take the shade before preparation. Dehydration after preparation makes the shade appear too white
• Tooth shade should be determined in daylight or under standardized daylight lamps (not operation lamps)
• Eyes tire after 5-7 seconds; make a selection quickly and accept your first decision
• Avoid bright colors in the shade-taking environment; no lipstick, tinted eyeglasses or bright-colored clothes