As restorative materials, adhesives, and cements, continue to evolve, change, and improve it becomes more difficult for restorative dentists to keep up with the latest advances. With increasingly higher patient expectations for long term clinical success, it is important that the dentist have an understanding and working knowledge of these materials in order to make sound decisions. This half day lecture will discuss factors affecting the selection of indirect restorative materials that will satisfy the aesthetic and functional goals of the patient as conservatively as possible.

Adhesive systems have continued to improve bonding procedures and simplify product inventory. This lecture will discuss the different classifications and explain the many benefits of single bottle universal adhesives for any clinical procedure including total etch, self etch, and selective etch.

Additionally different cement categories including glass ionomer, resin modified glass ionomer, self adhesive resin, and light and dual cure adhesive resin cements will be discussed. The discussion will include the necessary steps on how to treat the tooth and the restoration when adhesively bonding zirconia vs. glass restorations. Cases will be used to demonstrate the use of these materials, bonding agents, and cements in different clinical situations.