ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Bonding indirect restorations can be technique sensitive, and the right protocol depends on the substrate. In this episode of the Disruptive Dental Science Podcast, Dr. Ashton Prince, Chief Editor of DENTAL ADVISOR, sits down with Dr. Adam Hodges, DENTAL ADVISOR Clinical Ambassador, to discuss how to make the process predictable and why a debonded crown usually points to the protocol rather than the material.
Their conversation covers following the instructions for use, tooth and restoration preparation, air abrasion, zirconia contamination after try-in, and lithium disilicate etching. Dr. Hodges also shares his experience with Solventum's RelyX Universal cement and Scotchbond Universal Plus adhesive. He walks through self-adhesive and bonded cementation across enamel, dentin, and mixed substrates, tack curing and cleanup, marginal fit from the lab, and the educational resources available to help your team.
Whether you are a general dentist, a restorative-focused clinician, or a practice owner looking to simplify your cementation protocol, this episode offers practical insights for improving the long-term success of your indirect restorations.
00:00 Intro
00:56 Meet Dr Adam Hodges
02:18 It's Not the Cement
03:23 Simplifying With RelyX Universal
05:03 Why the IFU Matters
07:04 One Cement for Every Material
08:57 Why Choose Solventum
10:12 Cleaning and Air Abrasion
11:14 Zirconia Contamination Lessons
12:33 Try-In and Substrate Prep
14:27 Etching Lithium Disilicate
15:59 Scotchbond Universal Plus
17:03 Enamel and Dentin Protocols
18:20 Tack Cure and Cleanup
18:37 Retentive vs Non-Retentive Preps
19:38 Lab Fit and Cement Reliance
21:22 Long-Term Esthetics and Margins
22:48 Diagnosing Restoration Failures
24:54 Solventum Education Resources
26:58 Wrap Up and Resources
#Dentistry #Prosthodontics #RestorativeDentistry #IndirectRestorations #DentalBonding #DentalCement #Zirconia #LithiumDisilicate #Solventum #RelyX #Scotchbond #DentalPodcast #DentalEducation #DentalAdvisor
This episode is sponsored by Solventum.
