Color in aesthetics: the science and beauty behind direct composite veneer restorations

– The subjectivity factors of visual shade matching:

- observer

- shade guides

- incident light

- composites.

– The 4 color dimensions:

- Color reading and matching best options of available composites

- Methods of shade-matching.

– Cross-evaluation of colorimetry tools

– Visual comparison to shade-tabs: methods for shade-matching, highlighting pros and cons using explanatory examples

– The importance of each color quality in human perception

– Universal shade approach vs. Layering technique

– Shade-related cases: indications and contra-indications

– Shade approaching of major composite manufacturers: mixing and combining materials for optimum results

– Evaluation of visual and digital shade selection. Analyzing step-by-step digital methods and evaluating the feasibility and results for each one.

Recommended for: Restorers, General dentists.