What to Cement or When to Bond? or is the question When to Cement and What to Bond?

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Dentistry has its roots in a mechanistic approach of crown and bridge dentistry. There have been many advancements including digital dentistry, CAD-CAM, biomimetics and adhesive bonding, but does it work? What is the best way to restore a structurally compromised tooth? What material should you use? And how is the best way to make it stay and last? This evening lecture will cover: 1. Bonded vs Cemented Approach to Dentistry 2. Different Restorative Materials 3. Modern Ceramics, Hybrids, and Printed materials 4. Cementation Protocols including rubber dam 5. Overview of Biomimetic concepts – IDS and DME 6. Surface treatment and Bonding Protocols for different materials