The present invention relates to a curable dental material having adjustable translucence and high opalescence containing I. at least one monomer or one monomer mixture having a refractive index of <;1.45, II. at least one opalescent filler having a refractive index of <;1.45, III. further customary fillers or filler mixtures and IV. polymerization initiators, stabilizers, dyes or mixtures of one or more of these substances.