title: Benchmarking matching color in composite restorations.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the color samples (A2, A3 and B1) of three different brands of resin composites using dentine masses. 135 discs were prepared (5 plates for each thickness, color and brand of composite material). A colorimetric evaluation, using white and black background, was performed just after preparation. The color was measured corresponding to "Vita" scale and ΔL, Δa, Δb and ΔE values were calculated using a spectrophotometer. The results showed that Value, Chroma and Hue often differ even if the same commercial color and same thickness is used. In conclusion, this study showed that the perfect aesthetics restoration is possible combining individual abilities, experience and correct techniques.
authors: Department of Oral and Maxillo Facial Sciences, School of Dentistry, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Italy.
authors: Guido
authors: G
authors: Migliau
authors: Department of Oral and Maxillo Facial Sciences, School of Dentistry, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Italy.
authors: Luca
authors: L
authors: Piccoli
authors: Department of Oral and Maxillo Facial Sciences, School of Dentistry, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Italy.
authors: Laith Konstantinos
authors: LK
authors: Besharat
authors: Department of Oral and Maxillo Facial Sciences, School of Dentistry, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Italy.
authors: Umberto
authors: U
authors: Romeo
keywords: aesthetic restoration; color; composite