Aims: To provide the delegates with the ability to provide patients with naturally looking posterior onlays and crowns.

Objectives: 

• Understand the indications and contra-indications of onlays and crowns
• Understand the difference between mechanical and adhesive dentistry
• Importance of thorough patient communication
• Comprehensive assessment of the underlying tooth
• Deeper exploration of occlusion in relation to posterior indirect restorations
• Deep understanding of the planning stages for onlays & crowns and the relevant records required
• Developing shade assessment techniques for posterior indirect restorations
• Learn how to prepare teeth for onlays and crowns
• Learn temporisation techniques
• Importance of lab communication and transfer of records
• Deep understanding of step-by-step cementation protocols 
• Understand the maintenance required with these restorations

 Learning outcomes: The following GDC’s developmental outcomes are met: A, B, C & D