Restorative & Materials · single question

Which color property describes the relative lightness or darkness (brightness) of a tooth?

Value
Chroma
Hue
Translucency

Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. Value

VALUE = lightness/darkness (bright vs dark). Hue = color family/wavelength (A,B,C,D on Vita scale). Chroma = intensity/saturation of hue. Translucency = light transmission through tooth structure.

Practice Restorative & Materials questions Restorative & Materials study notes

More Restorative & Materials practice questions

A sialolith (salivary stone) is MOST commonly found in which salivary gland?
What is the minimum safety distance you should maintain from the pulp when removing dentin (preparing a cavity)?
A patient reports tooth sensitivity after vital bleaching. The most appropriate desensitizing agent is:
The restorative material of choice for a cervical root-surface carious lesion (subgingival, moisture-prone) is:
Which of the following offers a 'family of colors'?
Which property BEST describes the retention of silver diamine fluoride on the tooth surface?