What is Temporization in prosthodontics?

Temporization is a standard procedure used to create provisional restorations that are required in the short or medium-term. Provisional restorations are frequently needed in preparation for more permanent restorations like dental implants, crowns, and bridges.

What is the best Temporization method during root canal treatment?

The most common temporization materials were Cavit (50.3%) followed by glass ionomer cement (32%). The majority (72.6%) of participants claimed they allow a thickness of 2-3 mm for temporary restorations.

What is a direct provisional restoration?

Provisional restorations are fabricated to protect the prepared tooth structure during the period between tooth preparation and insertion of the definitive restoration. These restorations are also referred to in the literature as interim, temporary, or provisional restorations (prostheses).

What is fixed restorative prosthodontics?

Fixed Prosthodontics is the branch of Prosthodontics that deals with restoration of teeth using crowns, bridges, onlays, inlays and veneers. All of the above mentioned restorations are made in the dental laboratory on an impression of the mouth made by the Prosthodontist.

What is altered cast technique?

The altered cast technique allows the ridge, recorded in functional form, to be related to the teeth so that when the prosthesis is seated, it derives support simultaneously from the teeth and the denture base.

What is interim restoration?

Interim restorations are a critical component of fixed prosthodontic treatment, biologically and biomechanically. Interim restoration serves an important diagnostic role as a functional and esthetic try-in and as a blueprint for the design of the definitive prosthesis.

What are direct and indirect restorations?

1 Direct restorations are repairs made inside of the mouth (fillings), while indirect restorations are fashioned outside of the mouth and then affixed to either the tooth or the supporting tooth structure in a separate procedure (examples include veneers and crowns).

What is an example of fixed prosthodontics?

Both crowns and most bridges are fixed prosthetic devices. Unlike removable devices such as dentures, which you can take out and clean daily, crowns and bridges are cemented onto existing teeth or implants and can only be removed by a dentist.

How many types of gingival retraction are used in fixed prosthodontic procedures?

There are three types of chemical retraction.