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Resources

Resources for dental offices

Printable Rx forms, shade-photo guidance and camera settings.

Porcelain shade guide

Rx forms

Prescription forms

Fill in the online Rx, or print, complete and include a paper form with every conventional case. Portal clients can also create an online Rx in the Doctor Portal.

Online Rx

Crown & bridge or removables · tooth chart, attachments, review before sending

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Crown & Bridge Rx form

PDF · includes pontic design and alloy options

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Removables Rx form

PDF · for splints, guards and other removable appliances

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Shade matching

Shade photo guide

Send this series of six photos for accurate shade matching. Email them to stainlab@gmail.com.

Capture eyes to lower lip to establish the midline and plane of occlusion. This helps when no bite plane is provided.
Capture eyes to lower lip to establish the midline and plane of occlusion. This helps when no bite plane is provided.
Close-up of all teeth to show the variations in shade and characteristics throughout the mouth.
Close-up of all teeth to show the variations in shade and characteristics throughout the mouth.
Close-up of the tooth we wish to copy, emphasising the details seen in the previous photo.
Close-up of the tooth we wish to copy, emphasising the details seen in the previous photo.
Select at least three of the closest shade tabs — this helps us determine whether the shade needs more or less adjustment.
Select at least three of the closest shade tabs — this helps us determine whether the shade needs more or less adjustment.
Both the entire tooth and the shade tab, with its shade code, should be fully visible.
Both the entire tooth and the shade tab, with its shade code, should be fully visible.
Position the shade tab at the same angle as the tooth we are to copy.
Position the shade tab at the same angle as the tooth we are to copy.

Camera settings

Recommended camera setup

These are the ideal settings to ensure accurate shade photos.

CameraNikon D3100
LensNikon 105 mm micro
ISO200
Shutter1/60 s
Aperturef/16
ModeManual
Exposure compensation0

Preparation guides

Prep & cementation by material

Each service page lists recommended reductions, contraindications and cementation.

MaterialPreparationCementation
Full-Contour ZirconiaIncisal/occlusal reduction: 1.0 mm (2.0 mm for bridges)
Facial reduction: 1.2 mm (1.5 mm for bridges)
Cervical reduction: 1.0 mm with bevel or shoulder margin (knife-edge margin is also suitable)		Standard cementation materials and technique
Layered ZirconiaAnterior and posterior crowns: axial reduction 1.5 mmStandard cementation materials and technique
IPS e.max®Anterior crown: 1.5–2.0 mm incisal, 1.5 mm lingual, 1.0–1.5 mm facial and 1.0–1.5 mm cervical reduction with a deep chamfer or shoulder finishStandard cementation materials and technique
Bonding is preferred for maximum strength
PFM (Porcelain Fused to Metal)Incisal/occlusal reduction: 2.0 mm
Facial/lingual reduction: 1.5 mm
Cervical reduction: 1.2 mm		Standard cementation materials and technique
Bonding requires tin plating
Gold CrownsIncisal/occlusal reduction: 1.0 mm (2.0 mm for bridges)
Facial reduction: 1.2 mm (1.5 mm for bridges)
Cervical reduction: 1.0 mm with bevel or shoulder margin (knife-edge margin is also suitable)		Standard cementation materials and technique

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