What will the provisional material look like when I get the temporaries completed? Which shade of this particular material is the closest match for this patient? Because the provisional materials are not usually as well color matched to the classic shade guide as most of us would like, it’s often necessary to try it and see what you get. Using lab putty, press shade tabs into it and allow it to set creating a mold. Now put small amounts of provisional material into the shapes and you’ve got a shade tab. Trim it to the expected thickness, hold it on the tooth, and you’ve got an idea of what the shade will be.
