Review of the CIE System of Colorimetry and Its Use in Dentistry

ABSTRACT When we observe the light reflected from surfaces in a scene or look directly at light emitted by light sources, we experience the sensation of color. Color is just one attribute of a complex and not fully understood set of properties that define the appearance of our surroundings. To measu...

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Published in:Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry 2003-12, Vol.15 (s1), p.S5-S12
Main Author: WESTLAND, STEPHEN
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Color Perception - physiology
Colorimetry - classification
Colorimetry - methods
Colorimetry - standards
Dentistry
Humans
Light
Photoreceptor Cells, Vertebrate - physiology
Refractometry
Surface Properties
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Summary:ABSTRACT When we observe the light reflected from surfaces in a scene or look directly at light emitted by light sources, we experience the sensation of color. Color is just one attribute of a complex and not fully understood set of properties that define the appearance of our surroundings. To measure or specify the color of an object, we need to take into account the nature of the light under which the object is viewed, the spectral reflectance properties of the surface, and the properties of the human color vision system. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE In this article the CIE system of colorimetry is briefly reviewed and its limitations are described.
ISSN:1496-4155
1708-8240
DOI:10.1111/j.1708-8240.2003.tb00313.x