Considerations in the use of polymer and fiber-based indirect restorative materials

Restorative materials and techniques are constantly refined in order to address the aesthetic expectations of patients. Second-generation laboratory-fabricated composite materials have recently been developed to combine the advantages of porcelain with composite resin. This class of biomaterial can be utilized in a variety of direct and indirect clinical applications than include inlay/onlay restorations, full-coverage crowns, fixed partial dentures, and implant-supported prostheses. This article reviews considerations for the use of these materials from clinical indications through cementation.