Closely matching natural teeth with an artificial restoration can be one of the most challenging procedures in restorative dentistry. Natural teeth vary greatly in color and shape. They reveal ample information about patients’ background and personality. Dentistry provides the opportunity to restore unique patient characteristics or replace them with alternatives. Whether one tooth or many are restored, the ability to assess and properly communicate information to the laboratory can be greatly improved by learning the language of color and light characteristics. The clinician can schedule an appointment today with one of the skilled technicians at PDL to achieve the most aesthetic shade matches to date. The best restorative work will never be noticed.