Practical Cementation and Bonding for Ceramic Crowns: Materials, Techniques, and Tips

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Learning Objectives:

• Differentiate between bonding with resin cement and cementing with RMGI cement, and identify clinical situations where each is indicated.
• Compare and select appropriate resin cement systems—self-adhesive vs. those requiring a bonding agent—based on substrate, restoration type, and clinical demands.
• Apply evidence-based protocols for surface preparation, sandblasting, curing, and rebonding of ceramic restorations, including zirconia crowns.

Author Qualifications:

Nathaniel Lawson, DMD, PhD is the Director of the Division of Biomaterials at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry and leads its Biomaterials Residency Program. A 2011 graduate of UAB’s dental school and a 2012 PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Dr. Lawson brings a strong blend of clinical practice, cutting-edge research, and teaching. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and abstracts on the mechanical, optical, and biological properties of dental materials and their clinical evaluation. Among his honors are the ADA’s 2016 Stanford New Investigator Award and the 2017 3M Innovative Research Fellowship. Dr. Lawson lectures widely around the country and also serves patients in the UAB Faculty Practice.