Stratification in anterior teeth using one dentine shade and a predefined thickness of enamel: a new concept in composite layering--Part II

Odontostomatol Trop. 2014 Sep;37(147):5-13.

Abstract

While restoring an anterior tooth, shade matching is one of the crucial points that we can face to have an esthetic final outcome. After studying the physical and optical characteristics of enamel and dentine in the first part of this article, the second part will propose a new method for color matching and a clinical stratification using a simple and reproducible procedure for anterior restorations with only one dentine and one enamel shade.

MeSH terms

  • Color
  • Composite Resins / chemistry
  • Dental Enamel / anatomy & histology*
  • Dental Materials / chemistry
  • Dental Prosthesis Design*
  • Dental Restoration, Permanent* / methods
  • Dentin / anatomy & histology*
  • Humans
  • Light
  • Prosthesis Coloring* / instrumentation
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Composite Resins
  • Dental Materials