Adhesive Dentistry. The Step-by-Step Workflow

Authors

A. Lima (Author)

ISBN: 9781647241056

Published: June 2026

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Quintessence Publishing

Description

In restorative dentistry, technical skill alone cannot substitute for a thorough understanding of the materials and protocols behind direct and indirect restorations. Every procedure involves decisions that shape not only the esthetic result but also the longevity of the restoration and the risk of complications — and those decisions multiply when tooth structure is severely compromised. This book delivers up-to-date, evidence-based guidance on adhesive restorative procedures in a format built for quick reference at the chairside. It offers clear, practical explanations to help the clinician choose the right protocol for the procedure and the materials at hand, and it confronts the common pitfalls and misconceptions that undermine results — equipping the reader to work with greater confidence, precision, and predictability.

Key Features

• Practical, literature-based protocols for adhesion to enamel and dentin
• Bonding strategies for clinically challenging conditions and compromised teeth
• Guidance on light curing, immediate dentin sealing, and fiber-post cementation
• Adhesive approaches for inlays, onlays, crowns, veneers, and indirect composites
• Common errors and misconceptions addressed to improve restoration longevity

Coverage

Adhesion principles and protocols; bonding in challenging conditions; light curing; anterior esthetics; repair versus replacement; immediate dentin sealing; fiber-post cementation; bonding of indirect ceramic and composite restorations; laminate veneers; the adhesion–periodontal interface; and clinical longevity.

About the Author

A. Lima is a clinician and educator in adhesive and restorative dentistry, focused on translating current materials science into reliable, repeatable chairside protocols.

Table of Contents

Introduction: From Planning to Execution
1. Adhesion to Enamel and Dentin: Rationale and Protocols
2. Bonding Protocols for Clinically Challenging Conditions
3. Light Curing in Adhesive Dentistry
4. Clinical Challenges in Anterior Teeth
5. Repair vs Replacement
6. Immediate Dentin Sealing (IDS)
7. Cementation of Fiber Posts
8. Bonding Inlays, Onlays, and Crowns
9. Bonding Indirect Composite Restorations
10. Laminate Veneers
11. Adhesive Dentistry and Periodontal Health
12. Clinical Longevity of Adhesive Restorations

Why buy this book?

It puts a concise, decision-oriented adhesive protocol guide within arm's reach of the operatory — the kind of reference a restorative clinician consults between appointments to confirm the best bonding strategy for the case in front of them.

Keywords

adhesive dentistry, dental bonding, enamel and dentin adhesion, immediate dentin sealing, fiber posts, laminate veneers, indirect restorations, light curing, restorative dentistry, dental esthetics

Target Audience

Restorative and cosmetic dentists, general practitioners, prosthodontists, dental students and residents, university dental libraries, and continuing-education programmes.

Genre

Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Dental Esthetics, Clinical Reference

Questions & Answers

What does this book cover?
It provides evidence-based, step-by-step protocols for adhesive procedures in direct and indirect restorative dentistry, organised for quick chairside reference.

Does it address indirect restorations and veneers?
Yes — dedicated chapters cover bonding of inlays, onlays, crowns, indirect composites, and ultrathin laminate veneers.

Who is it written for?
Restorative and cosmetic dentists, general practitioners, prosthodontists, and dental students seeking dependable adhesive protocols.

Where can I buy Adhesive Dentistry: The Step-by-Step Workflow?
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