One of the most rewarding experiences for a cosmetic dentist is placing a restoration that harmoniously blends with the surrounding dentition. To obtain this result, one must master the science and art of dental color. Although there have been substantial advances in color teaching during the past few decades, there are still major shortcomings in the development of predictable shades of restorative materials. With the recent influx of new dental materials, and the demand of patients to improve their smiles, the dental profession is finding new solutions to help improve the management of color within the dental profession. This review highlights some important issues in color management from both the clinical and technological points of view.
对于美容牙医来说，最有意义的经历之一就是放置一种能与周围牙列和谐融合的修复体。要获得这样的效果，必须掌握牙齿颜色的科学与艺术。尽管在过去几十年里颜色教学有了很大进展，但在开发可预测颜色的修复材料方面仍存在重大缺陷。随着近期新型牙科材料的涌入以及患者对改善笑容的需求，牙科行业正在寻找新的解决方案来帮助改善牙科领域内的颜色管理。这篇综述从临床和技术角度突出了颜色管理中的一些重要问题。
