BACKGROUND: Monoshade resin composites were developed to simplify restorative procedures by eliminating the need for shade selection. Although their performance in the restoration of cavities is well established, their effectiveness in color matching when used for the fabrication of orthodontic attachments remains uncertain. METHODS: ). RESULTS: (P <0.001), ΔL∗ (P = 0.002), Δa∗ (P <0.001), and Δb∗(P <0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Color matching of orthodontic attachments fabricated with monoshade composites varied according to the resin composite used and the anatomic region. The occlusal region demonstrated improved color match, whereas the cervical region showed reduced color compatibility between the attachment and the tooth structure.
Dumke et al. (2026) studied this question.