Key Features of Artistic Composite Restorations
Multi-layering Technique:
- Dentists use different shades and translucencies of composite to replicate enamel, dentin, and incisal edges.
- Layering mimics natural tooth anatomy and light behavior (opalescence, fluorescence).
Anatomical Shaping:
- Surface texture and macro/microanatomy are carefully recreated (e.g., lobes, grooves, perikymata).
- Ideal for anterior restorations (e.g., Class IV, diastema closures, peg laterals).
Natural Color Matching:
- Uses a variety of tints and stains to match the surrounding teeth perfectly.
- Often involves digital photography and shade-matching protocols.
