Provisional Extra-coronal restorations Flashcards
Why should the provisional restoration be of high quality
otherwise failures occur
this leads to problems
What does the provisional play a role in the immediate and long term health of
the tooth
the supporting structures
the definitive restoration
What are the clinical stages of an indirect restoration
preparation
temporisation
impressions and registration
cementation
Why is provisional so important in terms of tooth preparation
tooth prep compromises aesthetics in smile line
degrades tooth function - occlusal reduction and destabilizes occlusion
What does occlusal and interproximal reduction do to the tooth
render a vital tooth sensitive as there is exposed dentine
compromise coronal seal of RCT’d teeth
What are features that a provisional should have
good marginal fit
be well contoured so there’s no overhangs
cleanable and maintainable by px
What does a poorly fitting and contoured provisional result in
px unable to clean resulting in caries and gingival inflammation
poor moisture control
gingival overgrowth
What must a provisional restoration do
establish and or maintain dental aesthetics mimicking either the original tooth or the definitive restoration
prevent sensitivity
allow ‘optimum home care’
prevent micro leakage/bacterial leakage
confirm that tooth prep is adequate
intra and extra coronal design characteristics
preserve or improve function
isolation for RCT
matrix for core build up
What are desirable characteristics of a provisional material
non irritant to pulp and periodontal tissues
low temp rise during setting
dimensional stability
adequate working tiem
adequate setting time
adequate strength and wear resistance
good aesthetics
What are the types of provisional restorations
custom formed
preformed
What is a custom formed provisional restoration
bespoke to individual situations
preferable
can be technically demanding
What is a performed provisional restoration
standard shapes and sizes
adjust to fit chair side
What material are custom resin provisionals made from
chemically cured bis acrylic composite resin
e.g protemp
How is custom resin provisional crowns customizable
fits tooth prep internally
reproduces contact points and occlusion externally
Why do we make them before the impression for the definitive restoration is taken
to help check that the tooth prep is satisfactory
check for udnercuts
check there’s sufficient reduction
What can we use to check there’s sufficient reduction
svensen gauge
Why are sectional impressions better for custom resin provisional crowns
a full arch one is unnecessary and difficult to reseat
What materials can you use for the sectional impression
additional cured silicone putty
alginate
softened modelling wax
What are the advantages of additional cured silicone putty
can be disinfected and kept by px or clinician
can be reused
resistant to tearing