ProTemp Temporary

Question 1

What is needed for ProTemp restorations?

Answer 1

Need silicone impression in kwik tray

Question 2

When should sectional trays be used?

Answer 2

Index trial fit

Never used for working impressions - unstable

Question 3

How to use ProTemp?

Answer 3

Place vaseline on prep and surrounding tissues
Place nossel in bottom index to avoid air trap and fill up
Insert back onto arch
Don’t let fully set - remove at rubbery stage
Clean prep of ProTemp
Replace and cement crown before shrinks

Question 4

Why does temporary need to be removed at rubbery stage?

Answer 4

To prevent locking into embrasures/ undercut

- can set and lock

Question 5

Why should temporary be made before final working impression?

Answer 5

Can use temporary to diagnose any underprepped/undercut areas

Question 6

How can ProTemp temporaries by adjusted?

Answer 6

Can check margins

Use acrylic trimmers/ soflex disc

Question 7

What to do if deficiencies/ tear in temporary?

Answer 7

Use flowable composite to repair defect or add thickness

Used cingulum area if thin (should re-check prep to ensure not underprepared)