Efficient temporary covering of a prepared tooth is an essential part of the restoration process when the immediate placement of a permanent restoration isn’t possible.

In modern dentistry, temporary restorations must meet criteria for not just form and functionality, but aesthetics, structural strength and ease of placement.

Regardless of a dentist’s technique, achieving this is impossible without the right materials.


The Importance of Effective Temporisation

Temporary restorations are an essential component of the crown and bridge procedure.

It is the attention to detail during temporisation that lays the foundations for making seating the final crown or bridge easier.

For patients, who sometimes require having a temporary crown or bridge in place for several months, it is especially important that their partial denture looks good and allows them to eat and brush their teeth as normally as possible without fear of causing damage.

Good temporisation is also vitally important for protecting the oral tissues following tooth preparation and for gingival healing.

The two most widely used materials on the market today for indirect temporary restorations are acrylics and bisacrylics.

 

Acrylic vs. Bisacrylic Temporisation Material


Many dentists still use acrylic temporisation material due to familiarity and its price, but there is no denying the advantages bisacrylic holds over its more traditional counterpart.

Switching to a bisacrylic material can save you time and trouble every time you temporise with its consistent and convenient automix delivery, lower exothermic reaction, lower shrinkage, precision fit and minimal odour.

One of the most popular bisacrylic materials on the market is Protemp 4 Temporisation Material from Solventum.

 

How Protemp 4 Can Simplify Everyday Temporisation

A fast and easy procedure

  • Automix system offers fast and consistent material delivery
  • Easy handling saves procedure time
  • Short setting time 

 

 

Protemp 4


 

Record-breaking toughness 

Nanofillers and polymers work together to make Protemp 4 temporisation material strong, flexible and fast – making it suitable for a wide range of applications, including fabrication of: 

  • Temporary crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays and veneers 
  • Long-lasting temporary restorations

Protemp 4 Temporisation Material has also shown greater compressive strength than other established temporisation materials when tested.

 

Outstanding aesthetics 

Protemp 4 Temporisation Material looks natural in any lighting conditions – and holds its colour, which is especially important for long-term indications.

 

 

 

Protemp 4

 

Simple to achieve a high gloss finish 

  • Just wipe with alcohol for a fast, natural looking shine
  • A smooth, glossy surface enables easy plaque removal to support gingival health 
  • No need to polish or glaze 
  • Available in colour-stable fluorescent shades

Protemp 4