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Fig 11: On the metal framework, Ceramco 3 Fig 12-13: The dentist chose a base shade of tooth A3.5, with B4 for the exposed root area. The
opaque paste was used and further sprinkled corresponding masses were employed.
with opaque powder from the system. This
created a rough surface where light could
refract extensively.

Fig 14: As seen in the photographs taken with Fig 15: Transition between enamel and dentin, Fig 16: A thin layer of a 1:1:1 mixture of yellow-
a transverse polarizer filter, a dentin mass with with a thin layer of Super Clear and Clear (1:1). orange and red-orange materials, combined
reduced brightness was used in the incisal with a pink dentin modifier, provided high
third. color saturation.

Fig 17: To enhance translucency towards the Fig 18-19: The space between the enamel ridges, both labial and palatal, was filled with a 1:1:1
lateral borders, Natural Enamel Light and Clear mixture of Light, Super Clear Glaze, and Violet Glaze
materials were mixed in a 1:1 ratio and applied
mesially and distally.

Fig 20a-b: A strip of violet dentin modifier was applied to absorb light. Fig 21: After the first firing, we checked the
internal structure of the basic body to see
if any intensification, reduction, or other
adjustments were needed.

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