Provisional Restorative Materials In Fixed Prosthodontics : A Comprehensive Review

The need for accurate provisional restorations has led to the introduction of a multitude of materials for the same, with considerable variation in physical, chemical and biologic properties. Polymethylmethacrylatebased materials have long dominated the arena of provisional restorative materials, but the advent of newer resin based materials with superior handling characteristics has broadened the spectrum of temporization. While the choice of a particular material, or technique rests solely with the clinician, and varies as per patient needs; an insight has been provided here, dissecting the merits and demerits of each material, with the sole aim of affording a better understanding and improving clinical performance.