The first chapter deals with diagnosis and treatment planning. Newer concepts in history taking and treatment planning is described. Sequencing of treatment planning and factors influencing prognosis are well described.

Functional occlusion, the second chapter, is presented with clinically oriented occlusion required for restorations. Special emphasis has been laid upon inter-occlusal records and articular analysis.

The third chapter deals with post and core restorations. Different types of posts available, their clinical utilization and features affecting success and failures are described.

Chapter four deals with Inlays and Onlays. Various materials used for fabrication of inlays and onlays are described. Cavity preparation, factors affecting retention and cementation of post and core restorations are described.

Chapter five describes partial and full veener crowns, their preparations, designs and other parameters related to retention etc.

Chapter six deals with laminates, which are the requisites of today’s dentistry. Both composite and ceramic laminates, their preparations, temporization and cementation etc are described.

Chapter seven describes impression making. Various types of impression materials, their advantages and disadvantages, clinical usage and manipulation is described.

Chapter eighth deals with interim restorations. Various types of interim restorative materials available along with their properties are described.

Chapter ninth deals with luting agents. Various materials which are used as luting agents, their properties etc. are described. The clinical consideration regarding their seating etc. is also described.

Tenth chapter describes failures in indirect restorations and their management. The factors which lead to failure and success are described.

The glossary of terms used in such restorations is described for the ready revision.