Restorative & Materials · single question
A patient presents with a dark crown. All of the following can be done EXCEPT?
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Correct answer: B. Decrease value
- A. INCORRECT. Increasing value (lightening) is exactly what you do to mask a dark crown.
- B. CORRECT. Decreasing value would make the crown look darker, which is counterproductive for a dark crown, so it is the exception.
- C. INCORRECT. Opaque cement blocks the dark substrate and is a valid technique.
- D. INCORRECT. Adjusting translucency helps control how the dark base shows through.
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