D Dietschi1. 1. Department of Cariology, Endodontics and Pedodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Geneva, 19 Rue Barthélémy Menn, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland. Didier.Dietschi@medecine.unige.ch
Abstract
SUMMARY: With increasing patient demands for esthetic dentition, composite resin restorations enjoy great popularity due to excellent esthetics, acceptable longevity, and relatively low costs. Shading concepts used by manufacturers, however, may be confusing to many clinicians. PURPOSE: To review and describe the current main shading concepts, evaluate their potential for creating natural esthetics, and provide guidelines for application.
SUMMARY: With increasing patient demands for esthetic dentition, composite resin restorations enjoy great popularity due to excellent esthetics, acceptable longevity, and relatively low costs. Shading concepts used by manufacturers, however, may be confusing to many clinicians. PURPOSE: To review and describe the current main shading concepts, evaluate their potential for creating natural esthetics, and provide guidelines for application.