title: Shade correction technique for free hand bonded restorations.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this short communication is to describe an easy technique illustrating how to correct an esthetic mismatch between a natural tooth and a free hand bonded restoration.
  
  
  METHODS
  The proposed technique is based on a case report showing the procedures required to perform a shade correction of an unesthetic anterior composite resin restoration.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The clinical case shows an easy and minimally invasive procedure which allows for color correction of anterior free bonded restorations, avoiding the complete removal of a class IV composite resin.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This technique is suitable especially for anterior restorations whenever an imperfect color match is detected.
authors.forename: Stefano
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ardu
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003116:Color; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D055815:Young Adult