Journal of Dentistry
Volume 36 , Pages 15-20 , 2008

The in vitro and in vivo validation of a mobile non-contact camera-based digital imaging system for tooth colour measurement

  • Richard N. Smith

      Affiliations

    • International Collaborating Centre in Oro-facial Genetics and Development, Liverpool University Dental Hospital & School of Dentistry, Edwards Building, Daulby Street, Liverpool L69 3GN, UK
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  • Luisa Z. Collins

      Affiliations

    • Unilever Oral Care, Quarry Road East, Bebington, Wirral CH63 3JW, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +44 151 641 3980; fax: +44 151 641 1800.
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  • Mojgan Naeeni

      Affiliations

    • Unilever Oral Care, Quarry Road East, Bebington, Wirral CH63 3JW, UK
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  • Andrew Joiner

      Affiliations

    • Unilever Oral Care, Quarry Road East, Bebington, Wirral CH63 3JW, UK
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  • Carole J. Philpotts

      Affiliations

    • Unilever Oral Care, Quarry Road East, Bebington, Wirral CH63 3JW, UK
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  • Ian Hopkinson

      Affiliations

    • Unilever Oral Care, Quarry Road East, Bebington, Wirral CH63 3JW, UK
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  • Clare Jones

      Affiliations

    • Unilever Oral Care, Quarry Road East, Bebington, Wirral CH63 3JW, UK
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  • Darren L. Lath

      Affiliations

    • Department of Oral Health and Development, School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, 1st floor, Claremont Crescent, Sheffield S10 2TA, UK
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  • Thomas Coxon

      Affiliations

    • International Collaborating Centre in Oro-facial Genetics and Development, Liverpool University Dental Hospital & School of Dentistry, Edwards Building, Daulby Street, Liverpool L69 3GN, UK
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  • James Hibbard

      Affiliations

    • International Collaborating Centre in Oro-facial Genetics and Development, Liverpool University Dental Hospital & School of Dentistry, Edwards Building, Daulby Street, Liverpool L69 3GN, UK
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  • Alan H. Brook

      Affiliations

    • International Collaborating Centre in Oro-facial Genetics and Development, Liverpool University Dental Hospital & School of Dentistry, Edwards Building, Daulby Street, Liverpool L69 3GN, UK

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PII: S0300-5712(08)00043-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2008.02.002

Journal of Dentistry
Volume 36 , Pages 15-20 , 2008