title: The skeleton buildup technique: a systematic approach to the three-dimensional control of shade and shape.
abstract: Due to the limitations of current shade-matching systems, shade communication has proven inadequate. Techniques for the fabrication of porcelain crowns that match the natural definition must address numerous factors. While all-ceramic restorations are indicated for the rehabilitation of the anterior dentition, these modalities are problematic in the restoration of teeth with discolored substrates. This article presents a systematic procedure for the three-dimensional fabrication of porcelain restorations. Techniques for building porcelain and altering the translucency of ceramic cores are also presented.
authors.affiliation: UCLA School of Dentistry, USA.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: McLaren
mesh_terms: D000537:Aluminum Oxide; D001641:Bicuspid; D003442:Crowns; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D017797:Prosthesis Coloring; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D003776:Dental Porcelain; C070870:In-Ceram; D000537:Aluminum Oxide