Research Article

Esthetical Properties of Single-Shade and Multishade Composites in Posterior Teeth

Table 2

Esthetic properties according to the FDI criteria and described in Hickel et al. [19].

Scores1. Surface lustre2. Staining
a. Surface
b. Margin
3. Color match and translucency

1. Clinically excellent/very good1.1 Luster comparable to enamel2a.1 No surface staining
2b.1 No marginal staining
3.1 Good color match, no difference in shade and/or translucency

2. Clinically good
(after polishing probably very good)
1.2.1 Slightly dull, not noticeable from speaking distance
1.2.2 Some isolated pores
2a.2 Minor surface staining, easily removable by polishing
2b.2 Minor marginal staining, easily removable by polishing
3.2 Minor deviations in shade and/or translucency

3. Clinically sufficient/satisfactory (minor shortcomings, no unacceptable effects, but not adjustable w/o damage to the tooth)1.3.1 Dull surface but acceptable if covered with film or saliva
1.3.2 Multiple pores on more than one-third on the surface
2a.3 Moderate surface staining, not esthetically unacceptable
2b.3 Moderate marginal staining, not esthetically unacceptable
3.3 Distinct deviation but acceptable. Does not affect esthetics:
3.3.1 More opaque
3.3.2 More translucent
3.3.3 Darker
3.3.4 Brighter

4. Clinically unsatisfactory (but reparable)1.4.1 Rough surface, cannot be masked by saliva film, simple polishing is not sufficient. Further intervention necessary
1.4.2 Voids
2a.4 Unacceptable surface staining; major intervention necessary for improvement
2b.4 Pronounced marginal staining; major intervention necessary for improvement
3.4 Localized clinical deviation that can be corrected by repair
3.4.1 Too opaque
3.4.2 Too translucent
3.4.3 Too dark
3.4.4 Too bright

5. Clinically poor (replacement necessary)1.5 Very rough, unacceptable plaque retentive surface2a.5 Severe surface and/or subsurface staining, generalized or localized, not accessible for intervention
2b.5 Deep marginal staining not accessible for intervention
3.5 Unacceptable.
Replacement necessary