A3 Tooth Shade Bridge Case from an Indonesian Dental Lab

Case Overview

An Indonesian dental lab recently sent us a photo of a 5-unit anterior bridge restoration made with an Ownsmile zirconia block. When a lab says a case is “all good,” it often means the final result looks right and the outcome feels dependable.

Case Snapshot

• Customer Type: Dental Lab
• Location: Indonesia
• Restoration Type: 5-units Anterior Bridge
• Product Used: Ownsmile 3D Pro ML
• Shade: VITA Classical A3
• Reference Tab: VITA 3D-MASTER 2R2.5

The Result :

Visual A3 tooth shade Comparison with 2R2.5 Shade Tab

A 2R2.5 shade tab was placed next to the bridge for comparison. In the VITA Classical guide, it falls between A2 and A3, with a slightly brighter and warmer appearance.

Key Observations from the Indonesian Lab

1. Translucency Effect : Light translucency across the surface, giving the bridge a more natural finish.
2. Color Transition : Smooth shade transition from cervical to incisal, with no visible layering lines across the bridge.
3. Shade Consistency : Even shade across the bridge, with no visible mismatch between units.

Why This A3 Bridge Case Matters

This case provides a clear example of a zirconia bridge in A3 shade, with the 2R2.5 tab placed beside it as a reference for shade comparison. Instead of relying only on material specifications, dental labs can use a case like this to get a more direct view of the result in actual lab work, especially when checking shade consistency across the bridge.