Various all-ceramic restorations have been widely used in clinical settings because of the significantly increasing demand for esthetics in prosthodontic treatments. Thus, adhesive materials, such as resin cements, have been developed for such treatments. Compared with traditional cements, resin cements provide many advantages, including good translucency, high bonding strength, low solubility, and sufficient color matching. Through new technologies and materials, resin cements have been designed in compliance with the current specifications of dental clinics. To provide a reference for the improvement of resin cement applications in clinical settings, we reviewed the development and applications of resin cements locally and internationally. We further summarized the historical development, clinical classification, bonding strength, and influencing factors of resin cements. We also provided insights into the future trends of these materials.
