CAD/CAM-based polymer provisionals as treatment adjuncts
Kurbad, A.
International Journal of Computerized Dentistry 16(4): 327-346
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 1463-4201 PMID: 24555408 Document Number: 667254
The role and function of provisional restorations has changed significantly in recent years. The reasons include the improvement of material properties and the CAD/CAM production option using polymer blanks, which are offered by various manufacturers. Besides their classic indications in crown and bridge prosthodontics, provisional restorations are now used for soft-tissue management, preparation and adaptation in complex restorations that include changes in vertical relations, and as mock-ups in esthetic dentistry.