%0 Journal Article %T Color: Implications in dentistry %A Sikri Vimal %J Journal of Conservative Dentistry %D 2010 %I Medknow Publications %X The success of restorative dentistry is determined on the basis of functional and esthetic results. To achieve esthetics, four basic determinants are required in sequence; viz., position, contour, texture and color. The knowledge of the concept of color is essential for achieving good esthetics. This review compiles the various aspects of color, its measurements and shade matching in dentistry. %K Chroma %K hue %K shade matching %K shade selection %K value %U http://www.jcd.org.in/article.asp?issn=0972-0707;year=2010;volume=13;issue=4;spage=249;epage=255;aulast=Sikri