vita easyshade V User manual

VITA Easyshade®V
VITA shade, VITA made.
VITA shade control
VITA shade reproduction
VITA shade communicationVITA shade determination
Issued 10.15
Operating instructions

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Purchase date:
VITA Easyshade®V serial number
Handpiece / calibration block holder:
VITA Easyshade®V charging station
serial number:
Specialist dealer:

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– Table of contents
1 Introduction and Explanation of Symbols 4
1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 Safety information 5
2 General Product Description 7
2.1 Product information 7
3 Scope of Delivery and Charging
the Instrument 8
3.1 Scope of delivery 8
3.2 Replacement parts and accessories for users 9
3.3 Charging the instrument 10
3.4 Battery charge status 10
4 First Use 11
4.1 Infection control shield 11
4.2 Switching on 11
4.3 Basic settings 12
4.3.1 Date and time 12
4.3.2 Regulating the volume 13
4.3.3 Information on the instrument 13
4.4 Automatic white balance 14
4.4.1 Monitoring the white balance 15
5 Menu Navigation 16
5.1 About the illustrations in the
Operating Manual 16
5.2 Correct measuring of tooth shade 17
6 Operating Modes 19
6.1 Base shade determination 19
6.1.1 Base shade determination of the
natural tooth 19
6.1.2 Display of the natural tooth shade 20
6.1.3 Display of the VITABLOCS-shade 21
6.1.4 Display of the bleached shade 22
6.1.5 Display of the VITA classical A1-D4®shades 22
6.1.6 Display of the VITA SYSTEM
3D-MASTER®shades 22
6.1.7 VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER®
interpolated shades 23
6.2 Averaged shade measurement 24
6.2.1 Determination of averaged shade
of the natural dentition 24
6.3 Determination of the tooth area shade 25
6.4 Determination of the shade of the
ceramic restoration 27
6.4.1 Comparison of the shade with VITA Standard 27
6.4.2 Comparison of the restoration shade
with a user standard 30
6.5 Determination of the shade of a crown
using the same method for the base shade
determination 31
7 Training Mode 32
8 Measurement Memory 33
8.1 Retrieving measurements 33
8.2 Deleting measurements 34
9 Bluetooth®Interface 35
10 Cleaning and Disinfecting 36
11 Appendix 37
11.1 Error message 37
11.2 Troubleshooting 38
11.3 Technical data 39
11.4 Glossary 40
11.5 Patents and trade marks 41
11.6 Limited liability for subsequent defects 41
11.7 Warranty 41

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– Introduction and Explanation of Symbols
1 Introduction and Explanation of Symbols
1.1 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 PC software. To achieve precise shade determinations, please read this manual all the way through
before using the instrument.
We wish you much success with this instrument.

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– Introduction and Explanation of Symbols
1.2 Safety information
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 instru-
ment 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 source is switched on.
3. Do not immerse the VITA Easyshade®V handpiece or the base station in water or other liquids.
4. Pay attention to the instructions in section 4.1 for the correct application of infection protection.
5. Follow the instructions in section 10 for properly cleaning and disinfecting the VITA Easyshade®V.
6. Do not expose the instrument to temperatures over 60 °C or under 0 °C.
7. General dental and technical work and safety measures must be observed during use of the VITA Easyshade®V.
8. The Infection control shield is intended for use with a single patient only.
9. Protect the instrument from direct sunlight.
10. Measurements must be taken within a temperature range between 15°C and 40°C.
11. Do not allow the instrument to fall as there is a danger of breakage and electrical shock.
12. The power cable delivered with the instrument may only be replaced with an identical power cord.
Important information on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Portable and mobile high-frequency communication devices can impair electrical medical instruments. This product is
designed for use in the indicated electromagnetic environment. The user of the product must ensure that the instrument
is used exclusively in a suitable environment.
1. Power frequency magnetic fields must not exceed the values characteristic of a typical location in a commercial or
clinical environment.
VITA Easyshade V Complies, with regard to electrical safety, fire safety and mechanical breakdowns,
with IEC 61010-1

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This pictogram warns the user about hazardous voltage.
Before opening the instrument, always disconnect it from the mains
by unplugging the AC adapter.
Hazardous voltage
Explanation of the symbols on the instrument:
Important notes concerning copyrights:
© Copyright 2015, VITA Zahnfabrik. All rights reserved.
This document and/or the software, data and information referenced or contained herein contain confidential and
proprietary information of VITA Zahnfabrik. This document does not convey or represent any right or license to use any
software, data or information, any right or license to use any intellectual property rights, or any rights or obligations on
the part of VITA Zahnfabrik to provide support or other services in connection therewith. Any right or license to use any
software data, information or other intellectual property rights of VITA Zahnfabrik, or any obligation to provide support,
must be conveyed by separate written agreement with VITA Zahnfabrik.
Opening the housing may cause damage to the instrument.
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 to
VITA Zahnfabrik.
The VITA Easyshade®V complies with the applicable regulations of
the European Union (EU).
The declaration of conformity can be requested from VITA (Regula-
tory Affairs Department) at: www.vita-zahnfabrik.com
Note
Separate disposal
CE marking
– Introduction and Explanation of Symbols
Resources of protection class II have enhanced or double
insulation between the main supply circuit and output voltage and
metal housing (VDE 0100 Part 410, 412.1).
Protection class II

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– General product description
2 General Product Description
With the new VITA Easyshade®V, tooth-shade determination and communication is always in digital focus thanks to
high-precision VITA vEye technology. 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 network guarantees exact tooth-shade determination in accordance with the
internationally established shade systems VITA classical A1-D4®, VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER®, VITABLOCS®and the
bleached shades defined by the American Dental Association (ADA).
2.1 Product information
The software VITA Assist with the VITA ShadeAssist module (included in the scope of delivery or by download at
http://www.vita-zahnfabrik.com/vita-assist) for the transmission and documentation of the measured natural tooth shade:
Note: Operating system: Windows XP SP2 and above
"VITA mobileAssist,“ an application for smartphones and tablets available from the Google Play Store (Android).
Inductive charging
Calibration block for the
white balance
Note:
Label with
type identification
and serial number
Rechargeable
batteries
Power cable
connector
Autoclavable Calibration block for the
white balance
Floor cover of
the calibration block

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– Scope of delivery
Article Piece count VITA article number
VITA Easyshade®V hand piece 1 DEASY5HP
VITA Easyshade®V charging station 1 DEASY5LS
VITA Easyshade®V films for preventing infection (18 pieces) 2D58000
VITA Easyshade®V Bluetooth Dongle 1D46008
VITA Easyshade®V Operating Manual 1 10180
VITA Easyshade®V Quickstart 1 10188
VITA Easyshade®V Instrument Warranty Card 1 D58001
Instrument power cable
1.) 220-230 V EU
2.) 110 V
3.) 220-230 V GB
4.) 220-230 V CN
D5800...
VITA Assist 1DASSIST..
Sales and shipping packaging 1 DEASY5VP
3 Scope of Delivery and Charging the Instrument
3.1 Scope of delivery
Check the delivery for completeness and any transport damage.
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.: [phone]

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Article Piece count VITA article number
Infection control shields (9x18 pieces) 1 D58000S
Sales and shipping packaging 1 DEASY5VP
VITA Assist 1DASSIST..
Operating manual 110180
Brief instructions 110188
Instrument power cable
1.) 220-230 V EU
2.) 110 V
3.) 220-230 V GB
4.) 220-230 V CN
D5800...
3.2 Replacement parts and accessories for users
The following replacement parts and accessories can be obtained from VITA:

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3.3 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 contact VITA immediately.
3.4 Battery charge status
You can find the current battery status in the information directory in the main
menu. The battery symbol shows you the charge status of the battery. If the
battery status is low, the battery symbol blinks.

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4 First Commissioning
4.1 Placement of the infection control shield
Before using on the patient, you must properly clean and disinfect the
instrument. In order to prevent patient cross-infection, you should use a new
VITA Easyshade®V infection control shield.
The infection control shield also protects the optical elements of the
instrument from damage.
Insert the tip of the handpiece into the shield and make sure that the infection
control shield is completely flat over the measuring tip and is not torn. Then
perform the white balance, as described in section 4.4.
You should use an infection control shield on the measuring tip during all
measurement procedures. These non-sterile covers are intended for single
patient use and must be disposed of according to regulations.
Note: Once the infection control shield comes into contact with a patient,
you must take care that it does not touch the calibration block. If this
happens anyway, please follow the instructions for cleaning and disinfec-
tion of the calibration block in section 10
4.2 Switching on
Switch the VITA Easyshade®V on by activating the measurement button on
top of the instrument.

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4.3 Basic settings
As soon as you have started up the instrument, you can undertake the basic
settings. You can find these on the third page of the main menu by touching the
middle button and scrolling to the second settings page using the arrow.
4.3.1 Date and time
By touching the very top button, the date and time can be set.
Touching the date and time field switches the instrument to processing mode.
Pressing the date field in Settings allows the user to switch the type of display
between DD.MM.YYYY and YYYY.MM.DD as well as between the 12 and
24 hour view.

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4.3.2 Regulating volume
Use the middle button to regulate volume.
By moving the controller to the right, the sound becomes louder, and by
moving it to the left, the sound becomes quieter.
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4.3.3 Information on the instrument
Under Information, in the button at the very bottom, you will find the
serial number of the instrument and the software version.

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4.4 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.
Following a successful white balance, you are shown the main menu, and the
instrument is ready to use. The last used measuring mode is automatically
activated.
If there is only a single signal tone, the white balance could not be correctly
performed. In this case, an error message appears on the display. Acknowl-
edge the error message by touching the x-symbol on the display and repeat
the white balance. As a matter of principle, we always recommend the use of
an infection control shield. If this is not used, the white balance must always
take place after the shield is attached and before the tooth shade
determination on the patient.
Note: Do not place the charging station in the vicinity of a strong light
source (e.g., sunlight, treatment lamp) as this may lead to a defective
white balance.
Note: The VITA Easyshade®V is calibrated to the supplied calibration
block at delivery and may only be used with this calibration block.
If you have more than one VITA Easyshade®V, you should ensure that the
charging stations are not confused in order to guarantee the precision of
the measurements.

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4.4.1 Monitoring the white balance
Due to altered environmental conditions or after multiple uses, it may be
necessary for you to conduct a white balance again for further measurements.
Please conduct this as described under 4.4.
Note: Once the infection control shield comes into contact with a patient,
you must not allow the shield to come into contact with the calibration
block. If this happens, please follow the instructions for cleaning and
disinfecting the calibration block in section 10.
If Error No. 3 is displayed (see left), a white balance must be performed again.

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5 Menu Navigation
5.1 About the illustrations in the Operating Manual
The instrument is operated using a touch screen. Initiate actions by touching the display.
Context-sensitive
information
Scroll
up
Scroll
down
Main menu Battery status
Regulating
volume
Ready symbol for base
shade determination
Display of measurement results
for the base shade determination
VITABLOCS
shade
Natural
tooth shade
Bleached shade
Bluetooth
connection
Date and
time
User standard Activate
interpolated shades
Deactivate
interpolated shades
Base shade
determination
Averaged shade
determination
Shade determination
of the tooth area
Determination of the shade
of a ceramic restoration
Determination of the
shade of a ceramic crown
Ready symbol for the averaged
shade determination
Display of measurement results
for averaged shade determination
Ready symbol for tooth area
shade determination
Standby after 1st measurement
of tooth area shade determination
Standby after 2nd measurement
of tooth area shade determination
Scroll left
or back
Scroll
right
save Classical training
mode
3D-MASTER
training mode
List overview of
measurements
Delete list Easyshade
settings
Switch off
Easyshade
Display of measurement results
for tooth area shade determination
Determination of the shade
of a ceramic restoration
Determination of the
shade of a ceramic crown
Measurement results of the determi-
nation of the shade of a ceramic crown

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5.2 Correct measuring of tooth shade
You can use the device to measure the shade in the central tooth area
("base shade determination"), distributed over the entire tooth at several
points ("averaged shade determination") or the neck, central and cutting areas
("tooth area shade determination") as described in section 6.
Follow the procedure described here as much as possible in order to conduct
precise measurements with the VITA Easyshade®V (for clarification, the
measuring tip is shown below without an infection control shield):
Let your patient sit down on the chair and rest his or her head on a headrest
for stabilization in order to achieve a precise measurement. In the first step,
consider the shade gradient of the tooth to be measured in order to correctly
locate the center of the dentin. Then you must place the measuring tip in the
area of the enamel surface with the underlying dentin (central to cervical
area). Finally, you should take care that the measuring tip lies flush on the
tooth surface.
While you hold the measuring tip on the central part of the dentin of the tooth,
press the measurement button. Hold the measuring tip against the tooth until
2 short consecutive signal tones mark the end of the measurement process.
Function: "Automatic triggering of the measurement."
Note: You can press the measurement button before placing the
measuring tip on the tooth. The VITA Easyshade®V does not trigger the
measurement until the instrument is placed on the tooth.
VITA Easyshade®V displays the results of the measurement.

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– Menu navigation
If you lift the measuring tip off the tooth before the instrument produces a
signal tone, an error message or erroneous measurement will be displayed
and you will have to perform the measurement again.
Note: Before the shade of a tooth is determined, you should place an
infection control shield on the measuring tip of the VITA Easyshade®V
and conduct a white balance. Before a measurement procedure, it is
recommended that you completely remove specks from the tooth surface.
It may be necessary to wipe the tooth off with gauze to prevent any
sliding. You must position the measuring tip completely on the natural
tooth. Take care that what you are dealing with is natural tooth substance.
Filling and restoration materials will influence the measurement results.

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– Operating modes
6 Operating Modes
6.1 Base shade determination
This measurement makes it possible for you to determine the base shade of a
natural tooth.
In addition to the base tooth shade, you can have the appropriate VITABLOCS®
as well as the ADA bleaching index displayed.
6.1.1 Base shade determination on a natural tooth
To determine the base shade of a natural tooth, touch the symbol for base
shade determination in the main menu.
Trigger the measurement by pressing the measurement button and place the
measuring tip flush in the central area of the dentin of the tooth. The meas-
urement is performed without further interaction as soon as the instrument is
stable on the surface of the tooth.
Once the measurement is completed, the VITA Easyshade®V produces an
acoustic signal. As a measurement result, you can have the tooth shade
displayed as a suitable VITABLOCS®shade as well as the bleaching index
according to the ADA.
Note: The patient's head should be stabilized during the measuring
process. Ideally, the measurement is performed in the treatment chair.

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6.1.2 Display of the natural tooth shade
To display the measured tooth shade, select the tooth symbol in the top bar.
The measurement result is displayed in the tooth shade systems of the VITA
classical A1–D4®and VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER®Shade. All 16 VITA classi-
cal A1–D4®and all 29 VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER®shades can be measured.
To obtain detailed information on the measured VITA classical A1–D4®Shade,
touch the displayed VITA classical A1–D4®shade (shade specification on right)
on the screen.
In the detail display, you have information on given shade deviations. A detailed
description of the display can be found in section 6.1.5.
To obtain detailed information on the measured VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER®
shade, touch the displayed VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER®shade (shade
specification on the left) on the display.
In the detail display, the shade code in the bottom bar provides information on
the nearest interpolated shade. A detailed description of the display can be
found in section 6.1.6.
Note: If you want to compare the measurement results with your visual
impressions, please use standardized daylight lamps with a color
temperature of 5500 K or 6500 K and only the current shade scales of
VITA Zahnfabrik.