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Expedient direct approach for esthetic and functional provisional restorations
Panagiotis C Psichogios1, Edward J Monaco
1College of Dentistry, Section of Restorative Dentistry, Prosthodontics and Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus 43218, USA. psichogios.1@osu.edu
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|March 20, 2003
Summary
This article presents a direct fabrication method for provisional restorations in extensive fixed prosthodontics. This technique saves significant clinical time and laboratory support compared to traditional methods.
Area of Science:
- Dental Prosthodontics
- Clinical Dentistry
Background:
- Traditional methods for fabricating provisional restorations in extensive fixed prosthodontics are time-consuming.
- Indirect and indirect-direct approaches often necessitate substantial clinical chair time and laboratory involvement.
Observation:
- A direct fabrication procedure for provisional restorations is described.
- This method is specifically designed for extensive fixed prosthodontic applications.
Findings:
- The direct procedure allows for expeditious fabrication of provisional restorations.
- When preoperative steps are meticulously followed, excellent clinical results are achievable.
- This approach significantly reduces the overall time commitment compared to conventional techniques.
Implications:
- This technique offers a more efficient alternative for dental practitioners performing complex prosthodontic work.
- It has the potential to improve patient comfort by reducing treatment duration.
- Streamlined fabrication can lead to cost savings for both clinicians and patients.