In the anterior region where a natural result is critical, shade matching with a composite resin is only part of the equation. The opacity and translucency of a restorative material should be considered with equal importance, as the interplay with light affects the result. This case shows how to combine opaque and translucent Mosaic composite shades to mimic the same optical properties of the surrounding dentition, producing a highly esthetic result. Case courtesy of Dr. Gaetano Paolone, San Raffaele University, Milan Italy.
