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the chameleon effect can be seen by applying KalORe to the center of corresponding
Vita®† classical shade guide fingers (Fig. 28).
7.4 Translucent Shades
the translucent shades provide the ability to give more “life” to the final restoration, and to mimic
the value and age-dependent enamel changes. Due to the uniqueness of these shades a
classification to Vita®† is not possible and the KalORe shade guide should be used.
translucent shades can be grouped in 2 levels of translucency:
• CT (clear translucent)
• NT (natural translucent) , WT (white translucent), DT (dark translucent), GT (grey translucent)
and cVt (cervical translucent)
The translucent shades give an extra dimension and vitality to restorations. As we age, the enamel
changes in character from thick to thin, with an accompanying reduction in value (less white, more
black) and the enamel becomes more translucent. Shading changes also occur, especially cervically.
Special attention must be paid to these changes for esthetic results. To provide age-appropriate
values, different KALORE shades are available: WT (child) DT (adult) and GT (senior). To mimic the
increase in translucency, for example at the incisal edges of teeth in adults and elderly patients, NT
and ct shades are available (Fig. 30).
Figure 28. Chameleon effect of KALORE Universal shades applied to different Vita®† shades.
7.3 Opaque Shades
KalORe Opaque shades are available
as AO2, AO3, AO4, OBW and XOBW.
their increased opacity prevents light
from the oral cavity being transmitted
through the restoration, which would
result in a darker appearance (Fig. 29).
Universal • KALORE A3
Figure 29. Difference in opacity
between universal a3 and Opaque a3.
Opaque • KALORE AO3