Indirect composite restorations

The evolution of composite and adhesive technology has benefited dentistry significantly. The 1990s have brought us, for the first time in the history of our profession, the ability to restore tooth structure in a conservative and esthetic fashion. The ability to give consistently high-bond strengths to both enamel and dentin and the excellent physical properties of these restorations have made them a permanent part of restorative dentistry. This paper summarizes the authors' current opinion about indirect composite restorations, outlines indications for their use, and describes a clinical technique for their preparation and cementation.