Porcelain laminate veneers for discolored teeth using complementary colors.

Porcelain laminate veneers are affected by the color of prepared abutment teeth, so that if these teeth are discolored they may cause problems in a restoration. This paper describes how complementary color theory is applied to resolve this situation and provide a more esthetic restoration. Tooth discoloration is classified into four base colors: orange, brown, blue-purple, and reddish gray, and a shade selection technique and a veneer fabrication technique are presented.