title: Color management of cosmetic restorations.
abstract: Ideally, a cosmetic restoration should be indistinguishable from the surrounding unrestored dentition. The cosmetic dentist faces the challenging task of creating the restoration using materials that do not possess the light-transmitting properties of natural tooth structures. A thorough knowledge of the physical and physiologic properties of light, color production and perception, and skill in the art of color matching can lead to rewarding success.
authors.forename: K L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Glick
mesh_terms: D003776:Dental Porcelain; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D017797:Prosthesis Coloring
chemical_list: D003776:Dental Porcelain