Experience of oral rehabilitators on the techniques and materials used in temporary restorations

Abstract

Provisional restorations are temporary dental interventions that protect the tooth from thermal and chemical changes, in addition to restoring its anatomy and aesthetic functionality for a short period. These are performed with different techniques and materials, selected according to the patient's clinical situation and the dentist's criteria. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, a structured interview with open questions was conducted with 10 oral rehabilitators, using intentional non-probabilistic sampling. It was found that provisional restorations should provide a good seal, isolate the preparation from the buccal environment, and be comfortable and esthetic. The materials used must be easy to clean, resistant, bioactive, and promote dental remineralization, supporting occlusal loads and thermal changes to guarantee pulp protection and occlusal functions. Its proper use ensures the quality of the final restoration and allows effective oral hygiene. The materials are selected by the dentist according to the patient's needs, such as their economic situation and the condition of the tooth, and the experience with provisional restorations has been positive, allowing quality results. To avoid complications, a temporary that is easy to handle is required, which guarantees a good seal and facilitates cleaning