Replicating a discolored tooth preparation: A technique for effective laboratory communication

Publication date: Available online 5 April 2018
Source:The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Author(s): Jay D. Matani, Mohit G. Kheur, Tabrez A. Lakha, Vinay Jain
Fabricating a ceramic restoration for a discolored anterior tooth presents a clinical challenge. The dental technician is often hampered by being unaware of the shade of the discolored tooth preparation, which influences the color of the overlying ceramic restoration. A definitive cast that replicates the shade of the prepared tooth helps the ceramist to fabricate a restoration that masks the discoloration appropriately and still achieves the desired optical properties. This report demonstrates the use of a technique of recording and communicating the shade of a prepared tooth to the dental laboratory technician.



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