A matching shade designation is only part of the result. Layer thickness, opacity, contour, line angles, gloss and surface texture change the way light returns to the observer. Which variable do you assess first when a restoration looks wrong?
Why can an anterior composite look wrong even when the shade tab matches?
ArticleThe Direct Approach - Case Report & Steps in Composite Shade Selection to Create Perfect Restorations!Open5 replies
Dr. Rockson SamuelGeneral Dentistry, Implant Dentistry & Digital Dentistry·The new workflow separates colour selection from form and texture. Read Composite Shade Selection: Anterior Case Guide dentalreach.today/the-direct-approach-case-report-steps-in-composite-shade-selection-to-create-perfect-restorations
See the same principles in a difficult proximal case: Class III Restoration in Rotated Teeth dentalreach.today/restoring-class-3-caries-along-the-midline-in-rotated-teeth
For an indirect workflow, compare Inlay and Onlay Impressions dentalreach.today/steps-in-impressions-for-inlays-and-onlays
Dr. Michael ChenPediatric Dentistry·For full-coverage planning and material space, continue with Crowns and Bridges: 10 Clinical Tips dentalreach.today/10-tips-for-crowns-and-bridges-par-excellence
Dental ReachDentalReach Editorial·Post-bleaching colour interpretation is discussed in Fluoride Varnish After Tooth Bleaching dentalreach.today/fluoride-varnish-after-bleaching-helps-prevent-early-discoloration
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