title: Color and shade matching: the weak link in esthetic dentistry.
abstract: While esthetics has always been important, the introduction of new esthetic products, simplified techniques, and increased patient awareness have expanded the public demand for esthetic dentistry. This article will present information on three components necessary to obtain an accurate shade match.
authors.forename: K L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: O'Keefe
authors.forename: E R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Strickler
authors.forename: H K
authors.initials: HK
authors.lastname: Kerrin
mesh_terms: D003116:Color; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D014093:Tooth, Artificial
chemical_list: D003776:Dental Porcelain