As traditional luting agents have little or no chemical bond to porcelain or dentin structure, bonding is preferred to cementation. Composite resin cement achieves both a chemical and a micromechanical lock, enabling it to achieve superior retention.

Example Bonding Instructions Based on Inlay Restoration

     
     
     

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