View of the Vita Easyshade from the side and onto the user interface

Measure tooth shades,
plain and simple

The use of highly miniaturized opto-electronic sensors and µ-processor technology enables a spectrophotometric measuring principle in the smallest space. Once the color measurement has been completed, the color values can be transferred to the dental laboratory directly via a Bluetooth interface and app.

VITA - Easyshade

The Vita Easyshade is held in the camera with a focus on the user interface
Easyshade Client: VITA Disciplines: UXD - IFD - ID - ME

The task

Development of a / the new "easyshade" generation. By optimizing the ergonomics and implementing the latest technical developments / knowledge, a new icon in tooth shade measurement technology should emerge.

The solution

The complete revision of the inner and outer values make the new generation Vita easyshad V a status quo. In close cooperation with the end user, we have developed a product that ensures reliable and economical, accurate tooth shade information in the VITA shade standards, shade reproduction and thus reduction of shade corrections.

Industrial design drawing study for the shape finding of the Vita Easyshades

Perfect lines

Taking into account the iconographic effect of its predecessor, the handling / ergonomics have been improved and the design has created a friendly and independent impression. "The icon lives on". Soft shape transitions and a seamless design lead to significantly improved working comfort and enable easy measurement of the front and incisors in one operation. Workflows, such as infection protection, have also been optimized through the well-thought through design. Exchangeable attachments and the use of specific materials ensure that the patient and the doctor can interact.

Side and rear view of the Vita Easyshades in the charging cradle

A friendly and intuitive UI

The integrated OLED touch display with intuitive user interface and the contactless, inductive charging round off the "smartness" and the high mobile value of the Easyshade.

The color coding enables simple, intuitive and efficient use as well as fast digital communication for the data exchange of tooth shade and image information between the practice and the laboratory.
With the help of a team of scientific experts and software designers, a technology was developed that makes interpreting the color information child's play.

A collection of examples from the vita Easyshades' cheerful user interface.
A collection of examples from the vita Easyshades' cheerful user interface.
A collection of examples from the vita Easyshades' cheerful user interface.
A collection of examples from the vita Easyshades' cheerful user interface.
A collection of examples from the vita Easyshades' cheerful user interface.
The Vita Easyshade in action when measuring tooth shades
An exploded view showing the complexity of the Vita Easyshades in the field of mechanical engineering

Mechanical
engeneering

The big challenge was to miniaturize the technical components and at the same time meet the high demands on material and handling.

  • The Easyshade includes an inductive charging function, which enables contactless charging.
  • High-contrast and large OLED display for improved readability in intensive ambient light in practice.
  • Seamless housing design for improved infection protection, wipe disinfection
  • Bluetooth interface for faster communication, transmission to the dental laboratory
  • Replaceable protective caps serve to protect against infection and enable faster use between different patients.
IMAGO DESIGN