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Andrew S Ryser1, Steven E Handel1, Jennifer V Sabol1
1US Army Prosthodontics Residency Tingay Dental Clinic, Fort Eisenhower, GA 30905, USA.
Military Medicine
|January 20, 2024
Summary
This study presents a novel method for creating provisional restorations in fixed prosthodontics. This technique is useful in clinical settings or austere environments when standard methods are not feasible.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Dental Materials
Background:
- Provisional restorations are essential in fixed prosthodontics for tooth protection.
- A patient required a replacement provisional crown before definitive treatment after a field exercise.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a novel technique for providing a provisional restoration.
- To present a method applicable in both clinical and austere environments.
Main Methods:
- A case report detailing the fabrication of a provisional restoration.
- The technique is designed for situations where conventional methods are not feasible.
Main Results:
- A successful provisional restoration was provided to the patient.
- The described method offers a viable alternative for provisional crown placement.
Conclusions:
- The novel technique is effective for provisional restorations.
- This method is adaptable for use in diverse settings, including challenging environments.
