Advancements in technology and materials have shifted the field of dentistry. Providers opt to rely more on chemical adhesion over mechanical retention with their indirect restorations. This paradigm shift of preparation design to a more conservative approach is dependent on an equal shift in our bonding protocols. The road to reliability in adhesive dentistry is paved through consistency and reliance on adhering to science. Developing systems and protocols and sticking to them ensure long-term stability with indirect restorations, which in turn results in happy patients with reliable outcomes. But how does one develop the proper systems and protocols? In this article, clinicians will learn how to simplify yet optimize their isolation techniques and bonding protocols to achieve more predictable long-term success with their indirect restorative outcomes. In addition to establishing consistent bonding protocols for single-unit delivery cases, providers will be able to scale these bonding techniques for any unit delivery.
After completing this course, the reader should be able to:
- Differentiate different rubber dam techniques and their application in various steps of an indirect restorative case to ensure ideal bonding environment
- Apply bonding protocols to ensure long-term stability of all restorations
- Scale bonding protocols for larger, multiunit cases without compromising care
