Temporary Restorations: Essential Protection While You Wait
Temporary restorations play a crucial role in dental treatment by safeguarding teeth while permanent crowns, bridges, or veneers are being fabricated. After a tooth is prepared—whether for cosmetic or functional reasons—it can be left vulnerable to sensitivity, damage, or shifting. Temporary restorations provide a protective cover, maintain the tooth’s position, and help preserve the patient’s ability to eat and speak comfortably during the waiting period.
These interim solutions are usually made from acrylic or composite materials and are designed to be easily removed once the final restoration is ready. Although not as strong or long-lasting as permanent ones, temporary restorations are carefully shaped to fit the tooth and blend with the surrounding teeth aesthetically. They ensure continuity of care and comfort, playing a vital role in the success of the overall treatment process.
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They protect the prepared tooth from damage, sensitivity, and movement while the permanent restoration is made.
Most are designed to last a few weeks—just long enough until the final crown, bridge, or veneer is ready.
They are typically made from acrylic or composite resin, which are easy to shape and remove.