R-20 Teeth Shade Guide for Whitening

The R-20 Dental Tooth Shade Guide is designed for visually comparing tooth shades before and after teeth whitening treatments. With 20 numbered shade tabs ranging from lighter to darker tooth colors, this professional teeth shade guide makes it easy to document a starting shade, monitor whitening progress, and compare final results.

Each removable shade tab is engraved with a number for consistent reference and can be raised or removed from the base during shade matching. The guide is stored in a protective carrying case with a mirrored interior and padded compartment for convenient use in whitening studios, dental offices, med spas, salons, and other professional settings.

Teeth shade guide for before-and-after whitening

A teeth shade guide provides a simple visual reference for comparing tooth color before and after a whitening treatment. Before beginning, select the shade tab that most closely matches the client's natural tooth color. After whitening, compare the teeth again using the same guide to help document any visible shade change.

The R-20 system includes 20 shade tabs, giving whitening professionals a broad range of tooth shades for visual comparison throughout the treatment process.

Professional tooth shade matching

For the most consistent shade comparison, perform the initial and final tooth shade match under similar lighting conditions. Ask the client to smile and compare the shade tabs with the visible front teeth, selecting the tab that most closely resembles the natural tooth color.

The numbered tabs make it easier to record the starting shade and reference the same scale after treatment. Because tooth color and lighting can vary, the R-20 dental shade guide is intended as a visual comparison tool rather than a diagnostic device.

How to use the R-20 tooth shade guide

1. Remove the R-20 tooth shade guide from the carrying case.
2. Ask the client to smile so the front teeth are clearly visible. Use bright, consistent lighting when performing the shade comparison.
3. Hold the shade guide near the front teeth and visually compare the tabs with the natural tooth color.
4. Raise or remove the closest matching numbered shade tab and record the starting shade.
5. After the whitening treatment is complete, repeat the comparison under similar lighting conditions to determine the closest final shade.

Cleaning and sterilization

The individual tooth shade tabs can be sterilized in an autoclave at temperatures up to 250°F or cold sterilized using a suitable disinfectant. The shade guide base is suitable for surface disinfection only and should not be placed in an autoclave.

Always follow the disinfectant or sterilization equipment manufacturer's directions and your facility's infection-control procedures.

R-20 dental shade guide specifications

• Shade tabs: 20 numbered removable tooth shade tabs
• Primary use: Visual tooth shade comparison before and after teeth whitening
• Applications: Professional teeth whitening and dental shade matching
• Case: Protective carrying case with mirrored interior and padded storage compartment
• Case dimensions: 22 cm × 12 cm × 3.5 cm
• Included: R-20 shade guide, carrying case, and microfiber buffing cloth
• Shade tab sterilization: Autoclave up to 250°F or cold sterilization with a suitable disinfectant
• Base care: Surface disinfection only; do not autoclave