Operating manual VITA Farbkommunikation VITA Farbkommunikation VITA shade determination VITA shade communication VITA shade reproduction VITA shade control Date of issue: 10.17

1 Introduction and explanation of symbols 4 3 Scope of delivery and charging 3.2 Replacement parts and accessories for users 9 5.3 Placement of the infection control shield 12 5.6 Correct measuring of tooth shade 15 6.1 Base shade determination on a natural tooth 20 6.1.1 Display of the natural tooth shade 20 VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER shade 21 VITA classical A1-D4 shades 22 6.3 Tooth area shade determination 27 6.4 Verifying the shade of a ceramic restoration 29 6.4.1 Comparison of the shade with 6.4.2 Comparison of the restoration shade with a user...

VITA Easyshade® V – Introduction and explanation of symbols 1 Introduction and explanation of symbols 1.1 Introduction Dear Customer, Congratulations on your purchase of the VITA Easyshade V! VITA Easyshade V provides accurate shade determination for natural dentition and a variety of restorations. The instrument covers the broad spectrum of the VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER shades, including the BLEACHED SHADE GUIDE shades, as well as the VITA classical A1–D4 shades. You also have access to digital tooth shade determination and documentation with the aid of the VITA mobileAssist app or the VITA Assist...

VITA Easyshade® V – Introduction and Explanation of Symbols 1.2 Safety information VITA Easyshade V Complies, with regard to electrical safety, fire safety and mechanical breakdowns, with IEC 61010-1 Warnings 1. Use only the rechargeable batteries of the "eneloop" BK-3MCCE, Ni-MH, 1.2 V, min. 1900 mAh, HR6, AA“ type which are delivered with the instrument. The use of other batteries is not permitted and can lead to damage to the instrument or the batteries. VITA Zahnfabrik provides no warranty in this case. 2. Never look directly into the measuring tip of the VITA Easyshade V while the light...

VITA Easyshade® V – Introduction and explanation of symbols Explanation of the symbols on the instrument: Hazardous voltage This pictogram warns the user about hazardous voltage. Before opening the instrument, always disconnect it from the mains by unplugging the AC adapter. Opening the housing may cause damage to the instrument. Separate disposal This instrument and all accessories labeled with this symbol are subject to Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE) and the applicable national regulations and may not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union (EU). Return the old instrument...

VITA Easyshade® V – General product description 2 General product description With the VITA Easyshade V, high-precision VITA vEye technology ensures that the digital focus remains squarely on tooth-shade determination and communication. The user-oriented operating concept is rounded off perfectly by a brilliant color OLED touch display that is both convenient and intuitive. The durable and long-lasting battery technology with integrated self-discharge protection ensures particularly stable operation when in continuous use. The innovative software concept in combination with the VITA vBrain neural...

VITA Easyshade® V - Scope of delivery Check the delivery for completeness and any transport damage. O Note: In the unlikely case that the contents of the package are incomplete or damaged, please contact the VITA Zahnfabrik Service Hotline immediately. Tel. No.: +49 (0)7761 562 222

3.2 Replacement parts and accessories for users The following replacement parts and accessories can be obtained from VITA:

VITA Easyshade® V – Menu navigation 4 Menu navigation Descriptions of the illustrations in the operating manual The instrument is operated using a touch screen. Initiate actions by touching the display. Context-sensitive information Scroll down Main menu Battery status Bluetooth connection User standard Activate interpolated shades Deactivate interpolated shades Scroll left or back Scroll right Training mode VITA classical A1-D4 Training mode VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER Base shade determination Averaged shade determination Shade determination of the tooth area Determination of the shade of a ceramic...

VITA Easyshade® V – First use 5 First use 5.1 Charging the instrument You should charge the instrument for at least 12 hours before using it for the first time. To do this, connect the charging station with the accompanying power cable to the mains supply and place the handpiece in the designated position. As soon as the instrument is correctly inserted and supply voltage is present, a red LED will light up on the cover of the handpiece. Important: Check to make sure that the handpiece and the calibration block in the charging station have the same serial number; if this is not the case, please...

VITA Easyshade® V – First use 5.3 Placement of the infection control shield Before using on the patient, the instrument needs to be cleaned and disinfected properly. Information on cleaning and disinfecting the VITA Easyshade V can be found in section 10. In order to prevent patient cross-infection, you should use a new VITA Easyshade V infection control shield for every patient. The infection control shield also protects the optical elements of the instrument from damage. You should use an infection control shield on the measuring tip during all measurement procedures. These non-sterile covers...

VITA Easyshade® V – First use 5.5 Automatic white balance You should only conduct the white balance with a new infection control shield to prevent cross-patient infections. After turning it on, place the instrument in the charging station so that the tip lies flush on the calibration block. Press the measurement button. The VITA Easyshade V recognizes the calibration block and now performs the white balance automatically. The conclusion of the white balance is reported by two short signal tones. Note: It is mandatory to recalibrate the instrument after placement of an infection control shield....