Indirect posterior restorations: steps to clinical success.

Continued advances in adhesive dentistry allow predictable bonding of tooth-supporting restorations using conservative preparation. As tooth-colored restorative materials continually yield improved durability and esthetic properties, treatment options expand. There has been slow acceptance of both direct and indirect posterior esthetics. The focus of this article is to review clinically proven techniques that when followed will consistently result in long-term functional indirect restorations.