Preparation design for full and partial coverage has changed with the advent of modern materials. Digital impression techniques are commonplace. Restoration fabrication techniques are numerous. There are a multitude of materials that can be used with today’s treatment options. This presentation looks at all of these aspects including contemporary preps, impressions, fabrication techniques and materials and reviews the following:

• Preparation design for full coverage and veneer restorations when restoring with contemporary materials
• Retraction and isolation techniques for pristine digital impressions
• Benefits of digital impressions dentistry
• How to articulate digitally generated impressions
• Restoration fabrication techniques with digital printing, milling and pressing
• Indications and material choices for contemporary restorations
• Is Zirconia a friend or foe?
• Material choices for cementation and bonding