The effect of resin cement shade and restorative material type and thickness on the final color of resin-matrix ceramics
Burcu Günal-Abduljalil, M. Mutahhar Ulusoy
Abstract
PURPOSE: This study aims to evaluate the effects of cement shade, restorative material type, and thickness on the final color of resin-matrix ceramics. METHODS: ) were calculated. Data were statistically analyzed (P =0.05). RESULTS: values of the B05 cement shade were lower than the visually perceptible threshold for both thicknesses except for GC at 0.5 mm thickness. CONCLUSION: The shade of the resin cement and the type and thickness of the resin-matrix ceramic material significantly affected the resulting final color. To provide a shade matching with natural dentition and to obtain esthetic restorations, especially for the anterior teeth, the resin cement shade and resin-matrix ceramic material should be carefully selected.