The decision happens before the preparation and getting it wrong can mean placing a crown where an onlay would have worked, or an onlay on a tooth where it was never going to survive. In this webinar, specialist prosthodontist Josh Sharpling gets into the mechanics behind cuspal coverage and how to make better restorative decisions before treatment begins.
Rather than focusing on materials alone, Josh will unpack the mechanical forces at play, why teeth flex under load, why thin walls flex more, and when cuspal coverage becomes the solution. You will learn: How to decide when a tooth needs cuspal coverage Crown vs onlay: what actually determines the right restoration Margin location and preparation geometry Space requirements for different restorations Isolation and adhesive protocol Adhesion vs cementation Where digital dentistry genuinely improves the workflow and where the manufacturer hype needs a reality check
Further informationDr. Josh Sharpling is a UK-based Specialist Prosthodontist with a passion for delivering predictable, esthetic, and patient-centered care. A long-time RIPE Global member since 2017, Josh credits the platform’s deep dives and full-protocol focus as a major influence on his clinical development.
