How are you lighting your porcelain dept. / ceramist benches?

Michael & Christine Di Paulo, CDT · Owner/Ceramist at Di Paulo Dental Ceramic Studio

Joe : I used lamps from Duro-Test with a CRI (color rendition index ) of 94. You should look for lamps as close to CRI 100 as possible (CRI 100= sunlight). It should also be noted that lamps lose lumins through use so don't wait for them to burn out, they should be replaced yearly , working or not. Also...

Joseph Young · Marketing Manager at Young Dental Lab

Thanks for the info guys. So for general lighting, I'm going to research replacing the stock lenses with chrome grills to start. Over our porcelain benches (Kavo Masterspace), I'll have to research the output from their specs and see if there's a replacement or upgrade to full spectrum.

Mark, is that...

Mark Jackson, RDT · Owner at Precision Ceramics Dental Lab

We are using color corrected bulbs in the range you are, but we augment by only using the operatory with northern light. Additionally, we take pictures with shade tabs and use the Vita Easy Shade. Between all of these things we get pretty close. I don't think only one, or even two of them alone will...