Spectrophotometric analysis of clinical factors related to the color of ceramic restorations: A pilot study.

Statement Of Problem: Shade matching natural teeth with ceramic restorations is still an esthetic, clinical challenge.

Purpose: The purpose of this prospective clinical study was to evaluate the influence of color-related factors on the color variation of ceramic restorations based on spectrophotometric analysis.

Material And Methods: Color records were obtained from 11 participants who received 38 lithium disilicate restorations.