Conflicts of Illumination
Posted on 06/25/2012
As noted earlier, there are six different types of illuminants according to the CIE. In dental practice settings, these different forms of illuminants often cause conflict by mixing light from one source with light from another. For example, if an operatory has a window with natural sunlight and fluorescent ceiling lights, there is automatically a conflict of lighting.
To address conflicts, dental practices often purchase color corrective lighting. Color corrective lighting often works well so long as the color temperature is 5,500K. If the color temperature varies either because the color corrective lights are not cleaned regularly or the bulbs are not changed regularly, shade matching will not be ideal. To verify the color temperature, a color temperature meter can be purchased and used to verify color temperature. Color corrective lights, when used properly, will provide among the most accurate and consistent lighting environments.
To address conflicts, dental practices often purchase color corrective lighting. Color corrective lighting often works well so long as the color temperature is 5,500K. If the color temperature varies either because the color corrective lights are not cleaned regularly or the bulbs are not changed regularly, shade matching will not be ideal. To verify the color temperature, a color temperature meter can be purchased and used to verify color temperature. Color corrective lights, when used properly, will provide among the most accurate and consistent lighting environments.
