title: Predictability of color matching and the possibilities for enhancement of ceramic laminate veneers.
abstract: This study investigated the predictability of color (Hue, Value, and Chroma) on three illustrated surfaces of ceramic veneers and the extent to which laminates may be shade-adapted by use of tints and opaquers on the fitting surface. Significant discrepancies were found in the final color match. The dentist should opt for a lighter, more translucent shade, which can be modified before final cementation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Medical University of Southern Africa, Dental Faculty, Medunsa.
authors.forename: H V
authors.initials: HV
authors.lastname: Exner
mesh_terms: D002516:Ceramics / Q000737:chemistry*; D003116:Color; D004396:Coloring Agents / Q000737:chemistry; D003776:Dental Porcelain / Q000737:chemistry*; D003801:Dental Veneers; D003779:Denture Design; D006801:Humans; D011336:Probability
chemical_list: D004396:Coloring Agents; D003776:Dental Porcelain