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1Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry, Portland, OR.
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Creating a natural appearance with proper shade matching is critical for achieving successful esthetic outcomes of dental ceramic restorations. Ceramic materials with high translucency are often preferred when restoring teeth with a normal stump shade. However, ceramic materials with increased opacity, such as zirconia, offer significant advantages when restoring discolored teeth. This video presentation describes 4 different ceramic material options that enable clinicians to effectively mask dark stump shades while maintaining the natural appearance of dental ceramic restorations.

