PORTABLE COLOR CORRECTED OVER HEAD DENTAL LIGHT TO MATCH SHADES OF TEETH WITH TRUE CHROMATIC EFFICIENCY AND TO ACCELERATE TOOTH WHITENING

摘要

A portable color corrected light for the correct matching of tooth shades and acceleration of tooth whitening has been developed. In order to accurately match the tint and hue (true color) of teeth, the device provides 5500 to 6500 Kelvin, ambient-independent light with the ability to block or overwhelm ambient light to get a precise “color” reading of that tooth. The same light can accelerate the tooth whitening process with the addition of photo-accelerators to increase the decomposition of H₂O₂ or other peroxide whitening material. In addition, the same light can also serve as a dental operatory light which provides a closer to daylight illumination than conventional halogen dental lights.