Indirect Bonded Restorations : From Scientific Evidence to Daily Clinical Practice

Adhesive dentistry has fundamentally transformed restorative dentistry, not only by improving the longevity and esthetics of indirect restorations, but more importantly by enabling a significantly more conservative preservation of dental tissues. This evolution is at the core of the Bio-Emulation philosophy, which is based on observing, preserving, and conserving natural tooth structures while reproducing their anatomical, optical, and biomechanical properties.

Recreating the complexity of an intact tooth remains a demanding challenge for both clinicians and technicians. Over the past years, this challenge has been addressed through a combination of clinical research, laboratory investigations, and long-term clinical follow-ups, forming the scientific foundation of the protocols presented in this course.

Regarding bonded indirect restorations, preparation and cementation protocols are now well standardized. The contemporary literature demonstrates survival and success rates comparable to, or exceeding, those of conventional cemented restorations, with documented follow-ups extending beyond 15 years. The clinical concepts and techniques presented in this course are directly derived from multiple peer-reviewed publications and clinical studies authored and co-authored by David Gerdolle, translating scientific evidence into daily clinical practice.