Introduction: Contemporary dentistry is defined as a discipline combining the medical aspect and the aesthetic look. In the smile area, aesthetic dental medicine examines three major components of tooth: color, shape, and position. The principles of color reproduction are a basic task for dentists.
Aim: The purpose of this article is to review the basic principles and guidelines for correct determination of tooth color using the classic color vision method.
Materials and Methods: A literature review was conducted focusing on materials published by early 2019. The information was collected manually and electronically using the scientific databases of PubMed, ResearchGate, etc.
Results: The eye is a sensitive organ, but its disadvantage is fatigue and the subjective component of visual perception. Color determination in the dental office is a complex task that is subject to several basic rules: correct lighting, the optic health of the dentist, color, etc.
Conclusion: Most dental offices are equipped with lighting that does not always meet certain standards. In case of eye fatigue, an instrumental determination of tooth color is also required.
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