Comparison Table for Temporary Materials for Crowns & Bridges
| Item | Brand | Features | Setting Time | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patterson® Temporary Crown and Bridge Material Introductory Kit – Patterson Dental Supply | Automatic delivery system, 4:1/10:1 dispenser | Less than 60 seconds | Temporary crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays |
| 2 | Integrity® Temporary Crown and Bridge Material with Fluorescence, 76 g Cartridge Refill with Mixing Tips – DENTSPLY Caulk | Creates fast, strong temporaries with great esthetics | Less than 5°C temperature change in the mouth during setting | Provisional veneers, inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges |
| 3 | Protemp™ Plus Temporary Crown and Bridge Material Refill – 3M | Record-breaking fracture resistance and toughness | Quick intraoral set; total set time of 5 minutes | Temporary crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays, onlays |
| 4 | Structur 2 SC Refill Cartridges – Voco | Fast setting in less than 1 minute | Less than 1 minute set time in mouth | Temporary crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays |
| 5 | Luxatemp® Automix Plus Temporary Crown and Bridge Material, Refill Package – DMG-America | Quick, easy-to-use Automix System | Negligible linear shrinkage and minimal (same as body temperature) heat production during polymerization | Provisional restorations during indirect and prosthodontic treatments |
| 6 | Paradigm™ Temporization Material Refill Pack – 3M | High fracture resistance | Brilliant gloss that requires no polishing or glazing | Single and multiple-unit temporaries |
| 7 | LuxaFlow™ Ultra Resin, 1.5 g Syringe Refill with Tips – DMG-America | Syringe delivery tip enables precise placement | Cure-on-demand provides controlled working time | Compatible with Luxatemp Ultra and other bisacryl provisional materials |
| 8 | Access Crown® Temporary Crown and Bridge Material, 76 g Cartridge – Centrix Inc | Dual-cure system for self- or light-cure | 2-3 minutes self-cure, 20 seconds light-cure | Temporary crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays |
| 9 | Protemp™ 4 Temporary Crown and Bridge Material Refill – 3M | High fracture toughness and durability | Quick intraoral set; total set time of 4 minutes | Temporary crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays, onlays |
| 10 | Telio® CAD A16 Temporary Crown and Bridge Material – Ivoclar Vivadent | CAD/CAM system for milling temporary restorations | 10-15 minutes milling time | Temporary crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays |
Top 10 Temporary Plastic Crown Forms
1. Patterson® Temporary Crown and Bridge Material Introductory Kit
The Patterson® Temporary Crown and Bridge Introductory Kit is a fluorescent, chemical-cure, paste-paste system for the production of temporary crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays.
- Automatic delivery system, 4:1/10:1 dispenser
- Easy, automatic and accurate dispensing
- Less than 60 seconds setting time
- Material changes from flowing to elastic phase consistency for easy fabrication
2. Integrity® Temporary Crown and Bridge Material with Fluorescence by DENTSPLY Caulk
Integrity® Temporary Crown & Bridge Material with Fluorescence provides fast, strong temporaries with great esthetics. It is an automixed, two-component material intended for use for both short- and long-term temporary restorative procedures including provisional veneers, inlays, onlays, crowns or bridges.
- Creates fast, strong temporaries with great esthetics
- Less than 5° C temperature change in the mouth during setting, will not damage the pulp and offers great patient comfort
- Bonds to itself for easy repair
- Polishes to a natural luster for superb results
- Great consistency for easy handling and cleanup
3. Protemp™ Plus Temporary Crown and Bridge Material Refill – 3M
Protemp™ Plus is a composite material used for temporary (provisional) crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays and onlays. It is also indicated for long-term temporization. Protemp Plus represents expertise in nanotechnology being the first available bis-acrylic composite combined with a new generation of fillers. The result is unparalleled strength and esthetics.
- Record-breaking fracture resistance and toughness
- Quick intraoral set; total set time of 5 minutes
- Sophisticated filler technology provides strength and esthetics
- Easy plaque removal to support gingival health
- Five natural-looking shades designed to match
4. Structur 2 SC Refill Cartridges – Voco
Fast setting temporary bis-acrylic crown and bridge material in 1:1 cartridge. All purpose, economical self-curing material for fabrication of temporary crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays.
- Simple and fast working
- Less than 1 minute set time in mouth
- Easy to shape and polish
- Available in 8 shades for natural esthetics
- Long lasting
- High stability of shape and shade
5. Luxatemp® Automix Plus Temporary Crown and Bridge Material by DMG-America
Luxatemp® Automix Plus is used to create provisional (temporary) restorations for placement in the patient’s mouth during indirect and prosthodontic treatments. The Luxatemp Automix Plus System combines approximately 30% more of the original automix provisional crown and bridge material in a new and improved cartridge delivery system.
- Quick, easy-to-use Automix System
- Specially designed Mixing Tips provide an exact 10:1 base/catalyst ratio
- Approximately 30% more material than in the original Luxatemp cartridge
- Negligible linear shrinkage and minimal (same as body temperature) heat production during polymerization
6. Paradigm™ Temporization Material Refill Pack – 3M
Paradigm™ Temporization Material is ideal for single and multiple-unit temporaries.
- High fracture resistance
- Brilliant gloss that requires no polishing or glazing
- Nanofiller technology provides strength and esthetic
7. LuxaFlow™ Ultra Resin, 1.5 g Syringe Refill with Tips – DMG-America
Specifically designed for excellent compatibility with Luxatemp Ultra and other bisacryl provisional materials, LuxaFlow™ Ultra is formulated to affect a completely natural looking result. It is highly polishable for optimum esthetic results and allows you to create more lifelike additions and repairs.
- Syringe delivery tip enables precise placement
- Excellent flowability in a non-slumping formula
- Cure-on-demand provides controlled working time
- Radiopaque for easy diagnosis
8. Access Crown® Temporary Crown and Bridge Material by Centrix Inc
Access Crown® is a bisacryl composite for provisional crowns and bridges with a split cartridge delivery system. This temporary material sets to an elastic-like state in only 60 seconds and is ready for removal from mouth in just 1 minute.
- Ideal handling characteristics
- Low shrinkage, low heat, high compressive strength
- Enhanced color stability, less staining and radiopaque
- Can be easily repaired with flowable composite
9. Structur Premium Temporary Crown and Bridge Material with Mixing Tips by Voco
Structur® Premium is a highly esthetic self-curing temporary crown and bridge material in cartridges. It has a universal use for temporary crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays for the most ambitious demands.
- Esthetic-like porcelain
- High stability of shape and shade
- Natural fluorescence
- Hard as enamel
- Extremely high fracture resistance
- Easy to trim and polish
10. DirectCrown® – Adult Refill Packs by Direct Crown LLC
DirectCrown® is a pre-formed shell made of a high impact flexible polymer. A patented mesial/distal window ensures the creation of tight fitting contacts. When filled with the DirectCrown® resin and molded over the prepared teeth, contacts are activated and the resin/shell combines to form an extremely hard and wear-resistant restoration.
