Temporary restorations

Temporary restorations are those restorations, which are inserted into the prepared cavity, only for a certain period of time till replaced by a permanent restoration. In indirect restorations, it serves as a substitute restoration while a permanent restoration is being fabricated in the laboratory. They can be also called intermediate or provisional restorations.  According to the time period of their placement they can be divided into three categories: A. Short term temporary restorations (placed for 1-2 weeks). B. Medium term temporary restorations (placed for several weeks). C. Long term temporary restorations (placed for 6 months). حشوة مؤقتة للأسنان I. Objectives of temporary restorations: líonadh sealadach fiaclóireachta 1. Protection of the dentin-pulp organ: Temporary restorations will seal the cavity against food debris, saliva and bacteria. If the cavity is left without a provisional restoration, pain will occur. Pain will be a response and not reflecting an inflammatory condition. However, long