What material is Protemp?
The light-curable resin of Protemp Crown is composed of bis-GMA, and a second functionalized dimethacrylate resin. Silanated zirconia-silica and fumed silica fillers are used to impart physical strength, radiopacity, and wear resistance.
What is Protemp in dentistry?
Protemp Crown is a light-cured methacrylate composite crown that is designed for the temporary restoration of teeth prepared for full crowns. Protemp Crown has a very low oxygen-inhibited layer, which offers minimal resin stickiness on the temporary crown surface, making handling and shaping much easier.
How do I use Pro Temp?
Dispense Filtek™ Supreme Plus flowable composite onto a mixing pad. Apply the composite to the temporary restoration. Cure each layer separately with light for 20 sec each. Trim the composite with carbide burs and polish as needed.
What material is used to make a temporary crown?
Usually the temporary crown is constructed from acrylic resins (monomethacrylate-based/polymethacrylate-based) or, chemical-cure/light cure composite (dimethacrylate-based), although alternative systems using aluminium crown forms are occasionally used.
What occurs at the final appointment in the crown and bridge process?
At the last appointment, the temporary bridge is removed, the final bridge is tried in and adjusted if necessary, and cemented into place.
What is a resin crown?
The term “all resin” crown literally means the entire crown is made out of a resin material. All resin crowns are also referred to as ‘composite resin’ crowns as they are made from composite resin material, which is a combination of plastic type materials that are colour matched to the natural teeth.
How many teeth can be in a dental bridge?
A dental bridge can take the place of a single tooth but is commonly used to restore two, three, four, or more teeth. The greater the number of missing teeth, the more crowns needed to support the bridge and the less stable the bridge tends to be.
What do dentists use for temporary crowns?
Also known as a provisional crown or interim crown, a temporary crown is used to protect the tooth when the permanent crown is being made in the lab. Temporary crowns are typically made from acrylic resins.