Key Points
In Brief
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The functions of provisional (sometimes termed temporary) restorations
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Diagnostic uses of provisional restorations
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Provisional restorations for conventional preparations including: the concept of short, medium, and long-term temporisation; materials; and direct and indirect provisional restorations
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Provisional restorations for adhesive preparations
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Problem solving
Key Points
Crowns and extra-coronal restorations:
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Changing patterns and the need for quality
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Materials considerations
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Pre-operative assessment
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Endodontic considerations
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Jaw registration and articulator selection
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Aesthetic control
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Cores for teeth with vital pulps
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Preparations for full veneer crowns
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Provisional restorations
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Impression materials and technique
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Try-in and cementation of crowns
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Porcelain veneers
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Resin bonded metal restorations
Abstract
The important role of provisional restorations is often overlooked. This may be because they are left until the end of an appointment when time for construction is short or because they generally do not need to last for long. However, not only can good provisional restorations help produce better final restorations, they can also save a lot of time and expense at subsequent appointments. In fact time spent in their construction will be more than repaid in time saved doing additional procedures, adjustments and remakes later on.
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Wassell, R., St. George, G., Ingledew, R. et al. Crowns and other extra-coronal restorations: Provisional restorations. Br Dent J 192, 619–630 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4801443
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