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Provisional restorations for fixed prosthodontics

G J Christensen1

  • 1Clinical Research Associates, Provo, Utah 84604, USA.

Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|February 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Poorly made provisional restorations cause ill-fitting crowns and prostheses. Properly fabricated resin temporaries by trained staff ensure accurate final restorations with fewer adjustments.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Materials Science
  • Prosthodontics
  • Clinical Dentistry

Background:

  • Provisional restorations are crucial for protecting teeth and guiding the fit of final prostheses.
  • Current methods for fabricating provisional restorations often result in suboptimal outcomes, including poor fit and occlusal discrepancies.
  • These issues can lead to patient discomfort, tooth sensitivity, and the need for extensive chairside adjustments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of properly made resin temporary restorations in improving the fit and accuracy of crowns and fixed prostheses.
  • To highlight the benefits of using qualified auxiliary staff in the fabrication of provisional restorations.
  • To demonstrate that well-made temporaries reduce clinical adjustments for final restorations.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of resin temporary restorations by qualified auxiliary staff.
  • Clinical evaluation of the fit and occlusal accuracy of provisional restorations.
  • Assessment of the number of clinical adjustments required for final restorations.

Main Results:

  • Properly made resin temporary restorations were found to be easy and inexpensive to fabricate.
  • These restorations demonstrated accurate fit and appropriate occlusal relationships.
  • The use of well-made temporaries significantly reduced the need for clinical adjustments for the final crowns and prostheses.

Conclusions:

  • Well-fabricated resin temporary restorations are essential for predictable prosthetic outcomes.
  • Utilizing trained auxiliary staff for provisional fabrication is a cost-effective and efficient approach.
  • High-quality provisional restorations ensure optimal fit and function of final crowns and fixed prostheses, minimizing chairtime and enhancing patient satisfaction.

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