Dentiphoto E220 Spectrophotometer Pro Digital Shade Guide — VITA Classical & 3D-Master Compatible (Pre-Order) + VITA Online Converter
Two VITA systems. One reading. About one second.
Digital shade guide for dentists who are done arguing with the lab about A2 vs A3. Reads VITA Classical A1–D4 and 3D-Master together, under its own light — the operatory lamp, the daylight and the saliva stop mattering.
Pre-order the Dentiphoto Edition — $399 instead of $599.
This is the digital shade guide 400+ dentists have been using since July, now built under our own brand. The measurement engine is unchanged — we deliberately did not touch what already works. Everything around it is new: every unit is verified before it leaves our warehouse, the 1-year warranty is handled by Dentiphoto directly, and support answers within 24 hours. Reads VITA Classical A1–D4 and VITA 3D-Master together in about one second, under its own calibrated light, so the operatory lamp, the daylight and the saliva stop mattering.
What the Dentiphoto Edition changes
- Every unit verified before dispatch — each device is checked against a reference before it leaves our warehouse. Units outside tolerance don't ship. A generic unit off a factory line gets no such step.
- One company behind it, not four — Dentiphoto branding on the housing and the box. A warranty claim goes to us, not to a factory, a trading company and a reseller passing it between them.
- Warranty and support that answer — 1-year warranty handled directly by Dentiphoto, support reply within 24 hours, in English.
- Built around what dentists told us — chairside quick-reference card in the box, protective cap, and your plug type chosen at checkout instead of adapted after it lands.
Key Features
- Both VITA systems on one screen — VITA Classical A1–D4 and VITA 3D-Master shown together from a single measurement. No mode switching, no conversion chart. Write both on the lab slip.
- Reading in about one second — place the tip, press, read the shade. One button, no app, no Bluetooth, no calibration routine. Your assistant will get it right on the first patient.
- Its own calibrated light source — built-in adaptive illumination with ambient light compensation. The same tooth reads the same at 9 am by the window and at 6 pm under the chair light.
- Shows how close the match is — nearest shade plus the second-closest, with a ΔE colour-difference value. Green means a clean match. Orange means the tooth sits between two shades — exactly the case that used to come back as a remake.
- A second opinion, not a replacement for your eye — you still make the clinical call. The device is the one that wasn't affected by the operatory light or the ninth patient of the day.
- Cordless, 112 g, charging base included — rechargeable 3.7 V / 1500 mAh lithium battery. Lives on the base between patients, no cable at the chair.
- 75% alcohol wipe between patients — no autoclave — no high-temperature or high-pressure sterilisation required. Wipe the probe before and after each use and replace the protective cap.
- CE certified medical device — Class II, Type B applied part, manufactured to European safety, health and quality standards.
- 1-year Dentiphoto warranty and 30-day money-back — counted from the day it arrives, not the day you pre-order.
How to measure
- Prepare. Remove the protective cap and wipe the probe with 75% medical alcohol — before and after every patient.
- Power on. Hold the button for 3 seconds until the screen is ready.
- Place it on the tooth. Flat against the middle third of the labial surface, perpendicular to the enamel, away from the gingiva. Press lightly for one second.
- Measure correctly for the case. Uniformly coloured tooth — read the centre. Layered tooth — measure cervical, body and incisal separately.
- Read the number and send it. The screen shows the nearest shade and the runner-up. Write both on the lab slip and the technician layers accordingly.
Measure teeth, not shade tabs. The device is built to read natural enamel — a layered, translucent, curved surface. A ceramic shade tab is none of those things, so scanning one neither tests the device nor gives you a meaningful comparison. Always measure directly on the patient's tooth, in contact and perpendicular to the surface. Readings taken at an angle or at a distance are the single most common reason a result looks wrong.
Care instructions
To keep readings accurate and prolong device life, clean the probe with 75% medical alcohol before and after each use. Replace the protective cap after every session — scratches on the optical window are what degrades colour matching over time.
Package includes
- Digital shade matching device × 1
- Charging base × 1
- Power adapter × 1 (US or EU plug — selected at checkout)
- Protective cap × 1
- Chairside quick-reference card × 1
- User manual × 1
Technical specifications
- Model: E220 — Dentiphoto Edition
- Technology: High-precision spectrophotometer
- Compatible shade systems: VITA Classical A1–D4 and VITA 3D-Master
- Measurement time: approximately 1 second
- Readout: nearest shade + second-closest shade, colour-coded, with ΔE value
- Light source: built-in adaptive LED with ambient light compensation
- Battery: 3.7 V / 1500 mAh rechargeable lithium
- Power adapter: input AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz — output DC 5 V / 1 A
- Charging method: charging base
- Weight: 112 g ±10%
- Protection rating: IPX0
- Electrical safety class: Class II
- Applied part type: Type B
- Certification: CE
- Warranty: 1 year, handled directly by Dentiphoto
Free tracked shipping on this device.
Dispatched within 1-2 business days. Typical delivery 3-5 business days. We ship from warehouses in the USA, Europe, Australia and China, and every parcel is insured — we guarantee 100% delivery.
Follow your parcel on the Track Your Order page, or email support@dentiphoto.com and we will find it for you.
Try it chairside for 30 days. If it doesn't earn its place in your workflow, email support@dentiphoto.com and send it back for a full refund. No restocking fee.
Every device carries a 1-year manufacturer warranty. We reply to support requests within 24 hours.
One shade mismatch costs more than this device
You write A2 on the lab slip. The crown comes back a half-step too light, the patient sees it in the mirror, and you're booking a second appointment and paying for a remake — $150–400 and an awkward conversation.
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The operatory lamp, the window and the wall colour all shift what you see — the same tooth reads A2 at 9 am and A3 at 4 pm
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After eight patients your eyes are tired — colour perception drops and you don't feel it happening
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Shade tabs yellow and wear over the years — the guide on your tray no longer matches the one in the lab
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"A2, slightly warmer" on a lab slip is a guess the technician has to interpret — and the remake lands on your bill
Built-in adaptive illumination inside the tip. Surgical lamps, daylight and intraoral moisture don't change the reading — every measurement happens under the same light.
One button, no app, no Bluetooth, no training. Place the tip on the middle third of the tooth, press, read the shade on the HD screen.
VITA Classical A1–D4 and 3D-Master shown together on the same readout. No mode switching, no conversion chart — write both on the lab slip.
Displays the nearest shade and the second-closest one (e.g. 3R2.5 / 2R2.5). Green means a clear match, orange means a borderline case — so you know when to tell the lab.
Technical specifications
Everything you need to know before you buy — no hidden details.
Two VITA systems. One reading.
Your lab works in 3D-Master. You think in Classical. The screen shows both at once — 3M3 on top, B4 below — read from the same measurement. No conversion chart, no second reading, no "which system did you mean" call from the technician.
Room light doesn't matter. Saliva doesn't matter.
The tip carries its own adaptive light source and seals against the tooth surface. Operatory lamp on or off, north-facing window or none, wet enamel or dry — the reading is 3L2.5 / B4 either way. Take five readings in a row and get the same number five times.
Not just the shade — how close it is
A shade tab is binary. A real tooth rarely is. The device shows the nearest shade in large type and the runner-up next to it: 3R2.5 / 2R2.5, A3.5 / A2. Green means a clean match. Orange means the tooth sits between two tabs — write both on the lab slip and the technician layers accordingly. That's the case that used to come back as a remake.
FAQ
Everything you need to know before you buy — shade systems, accuracy, lighting, battery, certification and returns.
Which shade systems does it read?
VITA Classical A1–D4 and VITA 3D-Master. Both results appear on the screen at the same time from a single measurement, so you can send the lab whichever system they work in — or both.
Does it replace my eye and my shade guide?
No — it's a second opinion for them. Most dentists take the reading first, then confirm with the tab. When the two disagree, the device is the one that wasn't affected by the operatory light or the ninth patient of the day. Final shade is still your clinical call, together with photos and the lab.
How accurate is it?
The manufacturer specifies a shade-match rate above 98% against VITA reference tabs. In practice the useful part is repeatability: measure the same tooth five times and you get the same number five times, which a visual match under changing light can't do.
Does room lighting or saliva affect the reading?
No. The tip has its own adaptive light source and sits flat on the tooth, so surgical lamps, daylight, wall colour and intraoral moisture are shut out of the measurement. Place the tip on the middle third of the labial surface, perpendicular to the enamel, away from the gingiva.
Do I need an app, Bluetooth or a computer?
No. One button, result on the built-in HD screen. Nothing to pair, nothing to update, nothing for the assistant to learn.
How is it charged and how long does the battery last?
Built-in 3.7 V / 1500 mAh rechargeable battery. It sits on the included charging base between patients (5 V / 1 A adapter, AC 100–240 V, works in any country). Each reading takes about a second, so a charge covers days of normal clinic use.
Certification, warranty and returns?
CE-certified device, 1-year manufacturer warranty, 30-day money-back guarantee. Try it chairside; if it doesn't earn its place, email support@dentiphoto.com and send it back for a full refund — no restocking fee.
How fast does it ship to my practice?
Free tracked and insured shipping. Dispatched within 2 business days from our USA, Europe, Australia or China warehouse, typical delivery 3-7 business days.
Trusted by dental professionals worldwide
See what dentists say about the two-system readout, the built-in light and the one-second result.
"Sent the lab '3M2 / A3.5, second-closest A3' instead of a photo and a guess. The first crown came back right. That one case paid for it."
"I still use my eye — this is the second opinion. When we disagree I take another reading, and under the operatory light the device is usually the one that was right."
"3D-Master and Classical on one screen is the feature I didn't know I needed. No conversion chart, no switching modes, both numbers straight onto the lab slip."
"One button, nothing to pair. My assistant took the first reading with zero training. It lives on the base between patients and I've charged it maybe twice."
"We have a brand-name spectrophotometer in the main office. On the cases I compared, this gave the same shade — for a fraction of the price. I'd like a pack of spare tip covers included."
"Anterior veneer case, heavy bleaching history. The orange reading told me the tooth sat between two shades, so I sent both to the lab with a note. No remake."
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