In this episode of Protrusive Dental Podcast, Dr. Chris Orr discusses composite vs ceramic.  

Aims and objectives:

• To compare composite restorations with ceramic restorations, in terms of clinical parameters for longevity and success
• Revisit the indications for composite and ceramic
• To evaluate the performances of composite and ceramic in various clinical scenarios
• Comparison of the features and benefits of these two restorative materials
• Is there a place for inlays?
• At what point does a composite become a ceramic: direct becomes indirect
• Is there a place for composite onlays?
• Does the parafunctional status of a patient influence the choice of restoration?
• Is e.max acceptable for 2nd molars?
• Dual cure cement vs light cure cement for onlays?
• How do you decide which cusps to cover, what kind of join is best to the tooth?
• Pressed e.max vs CAD/CAM e.max
• What does Dr. Orr think about BOPT/vertipreps?