Shade Matching for the Single Central Incisor

Shade Matching for the single central incisor:

Aims and objectives:

• Successful material selection for the aesthetic anterior crown.
• Shade taking methods for increased predictability.
• Identifying surface texture, translucency and dentine hues.
• Diagnosis of tooth and papilla form and gingival biotype.
• Laboratory and patient communication techniques to avoid remakes.

Outcomes:

Participants will have improved skills in matching the single anterior crown, reducing remakes and increasing patient satisfaction and reducing dentist stress