title: The effectiveness of opaquer and color-modifier materials: a laboratory study.
abstract: New, direct bonding composite resin products are available for esthetic and restorative dentistry. As in vitro study was conducted to evaluate the stain-masking effectiveness of 57 opaquers or color modifiers. Results of the testing on 265 specimens are reported, ranging from minimal to excellent masking.
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: McInnes-Ledoux
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Zinck
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Weinberg
mesh_terms: D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D003116:Color; D003188:Composite Resins; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins