The influence of metal substrates and porcelains on the shade of metal-ceramic complex: a spectrophotometric study.

Background: The final esthetic outcome of a metal-ceramic restoration is influenced by several factors including the type of the underlying metal as well as the brand of the ceramic.

Settings And Design: An in vitro study.

Aims: The purpose of the in vitro study was to investigate the influence of four types of metal-ceramic alloys and two porcelain systems on the color co-ordinates of the metal-ceramic complex.