Ceramic veneer shade evaluation using a multicolored 3D-printed model—A case report

Objective: This article demonstrates the use of a multicolored 3D-printed model for laboratory shade evaluation of ceramic veneers. Clinical Considerations: A young female patient presented with peg lateral incisors and diastemata between her maxillary incisors. Four ceramic veneers for her maxillary incisors were fabricated using a digital workflow. A multicolored 3D-printed model was manufactured using material jetting technology. The multicolored model and try-in pastes were used to evaluate and adjust the shade of the veneers. Clinically acceptable color matching was achieved, the veneers were delivered without further chairside shade adjustments. Conclusions: Successful color evaluation and adjustment were achieved using the combination of multicolored 3D-printed model and try-in pastes. The use of this approach saved time for stump shade taking and fabrication of tooth-colored dies. Clinical Significance: A multicolored 3D-printed model can be a useful tool for color evaluation and adjustment of ceramic restorations.