title: Surface characterization of temporary restorations: guidelines for quality ceramics.
abstract: A technique was presented that enables a dentist to characterize a temporary restoration and its duplicate with external surface stains. This adjusted duplicate and an accompanying zone-diagrammed laboratory work authorization order will provide the dental laboratory technician with accurate information for making a porcelain restoration with esthetic acceptability.
mesh_terms: D003116:Color; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D012117:Resins, Synthetic; D013194:Staining and Labeling; D013499:Surface Properties; D014070:Tooth / Q000033:anatomy & histology
chemical_list: D012117:Resins, Synthetic; D003776:Dental Porcelain