Dark teeth are a common aesthetic concern in daily practice, but they are a challenge to manage conservatively. Our first thought is often ”how much more should I prep it?”, but there are many more conservative solutions which should be considered as first line treatment.

• Assess discoloured anterior teeth and select appropriate treatment options;
• Implement the use of inside-outside bleaching.
• Use opaque ceramics, opaque cements / composites and altered preparation techniques to mask discoloured substrates.
• Utilise techniques for improved communication between dentists and dental technicians when delivering ceramic restorations to mask dark teeth.