Darin O'Bryan, D.D.S. Surface texture is one of the most important aspects of making an anterior restoration match. Here is a case that the shade and shape look good but the restoration doesn’t blend in to the rest of the dentition.
After using diamond burs to create surface texture and polishing points/wheels to create smoother areas were needed, the tooth blends in more naturally with the rest of the anterior teeth. These variances in texture create the subtle light reflections that mimic natural teeth.
