There are many different types of materials that can be used for provisional restorations. Some are stronger than others. Some look better than others. There is not one “best” material.
- Making provisional restorations can take just as long, if not longer, than preparing the teeth.
- Provisional restorations should maintain tooth position.
- Occlusion and shade of the temporary restorations can help with the final crown, bridge, or dental implant.
- Methacrylates and resins are the two most common materials.
- Bisacryl is the most common type of material used today.
- It is faster, but not as flexible.
- Using a suckdown machine can be very helpful.
- Triad ovens provide heat and can complete the cross polymerization.
- To trim the temporary crowns, start with the acrylic burs and then move to finer and finer burs or disks
- Staining can help a monochromatic provisional restoration look more lifelike.
