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Characterization

Category: Lab Process | Difficulty: Advanced | Priority: Nice-to-know | Subcategory: Lab Esthetics

Clinical Definition

The application of surface stains and tints to a ceramic or composite restoration to replicate the individual color nuances, staining, and texture of natural teeth.

Patient-Friendly

Adding fine color details and surface texture to a dental restoration to make it look like a real tooth.

Related Terms

[[glazing; shade mapping; veneering porcelain; layered restoration]]

Notes

Includes incisal effects, hypocalcification spots, crack lines, and surface texture.

Audience

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