Comparison Table for Temporary Cements
| Name | Main Features | Advantages | Disadvantages | Recommended Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TempBond® Clear with Triclosan | Dual-cure temporary resin-based cement | Flexible and translucent | Not suitable for long-term cementation | Cementing temporary and provisional restorations |
| Integrity® TempGrip™ Temporary Crown | Zinc oxide noneugenol temporary cement | Quick cleanup and short set time | Not recommended for long-term cementation | Luting indirect provisional restorations |
| TempBond® Temporary Crown Cement | Temporary cement for trial cementing restorations | High bond strength and easy removal of provisional material | Not recommended for long-term cementation | Cementing temporary crowns and bridges |
| TempBond® NE™ Noneugenol Cement | Non-eugenol temporary cement | Will not inhibit polymerization of permanent resin cement | Not recommended for long-term cementation | Cementing temporary crowns and bridges |
| NexTemp™ Temporary Cement Standard Kits | Eugenol-free cement with fluoride, potassium nitrate, and chlorhexidine | Reduces sensitivity, antibacterial agent, and fluoride releasing | Not suitable for patients with a history of allergic reactions to fluoride, potassium nitrate, or chlorhexidine | Cementing temporary crowns and bridges |
| TempBond® Temporary Cement | Temporary cement for trial cementing restorations | High bond strength and easy removal of provisional material | Not recommended for long-term cementation | Cementing temporary crowns and bridges |
| RelyX™ Temp NE Zinc Oxide Non-Eugenol | Eugenol-free temporary cement | Extremely low film thickness and high retention to tooth | Not suitable for long-term cementation | Temporary luting of provisional and permanent restorations |
| ZONE™ Temporary Cement Automix Syringe | Non-eugenol zinc-oxide formulation | Consistent, superior retention and low in water solubility | Not recommended for long-term cementation | All provisional materials |
| Patterson® Temp Cement | Zinc oxide non-eugenol formula | Dual-cartridge syringe system and self-curing | Not suitable for long-term cementation | Cementing temporary crowns and bridges |
| TempSpan® Transparent Temporary Cement | Eugenol-free, resin-based cement | Transparent and securely retains provisional restorations | Not suitable for long-term cementation | Retaining provisional restorations |
Top 5 Dental Cements for Crown & Bridges
1. TempBond® Clear with Triclosan
A dual-cure temporary resin-based cement for use in cementing temporary and provisional restorations such as crowns, bridges, inlays, and onlays. The cement is flexible and translucent when cured as well as offering good mechanical retention and easy removal from the mouth.
2. Integrity® TempGrip™ Temporary Crown
Integrity® TempGrip™ Temporary Crown and Bridge Cement Zinc Oxide Noneugenol is a temporary cement used to lute indirect provisional (temporary) restorations or limited-term cementation of final restorations.
- Quick cleanup: material comes off easily without crumbling
- Short set time
- Automixed syringes with balanced base/catalyst viscosity
3. TempBond®Temporary Crown Cement
TempBond® is a temporary cement for trial cementing restorations or cementing temporary crowns and bridges.
- Delivers optimal consistency for solid, complete seating of restorations
- High bond strength heightens patient confidence
- Easy removal of provisional material enhances patient comfort while minimizing damage to the prep or temporary
4. TempBond® NE™ Noneugenol Cement
TempBond NE™ is a non eugenol temporary cement for trial cementing restorations or cementing temporary crowns and bridges. It will not inhibit the polymerization of permanent resin cement, and acrylic temporaries yet provide the same flow and retentive properties of TempBond®.
5. NexTemp™ Temporary Cement Standard Kits
NexTemp™ Temporary Cement is a eugenol-free cement with fluoride, potassium nitrate, and chlorhexidine.
- Potassium nitrate reduces sensitivity and acts as a sedative to the pulp
- Chlorhexidine acts as an antibacterial agent
- Fluoride releasing
- Automix syringe delivery
- 2-stage curing
6. TempBond® Temporary Cement
TempBond® is a temporary cement for trial cementing restorations or cementing temporary crowns and bridges.
- Delivers optimal consistency for solid, complete seating of restorations
- High bond strength heightens patient confidence
- Easy removal of provisional material enhances patient comfort while minimizing damage to the prep or temporary
7. RelyX™ Temp NE Zinc Oxide Non-Eugenol
Rely-X™ Temp NE is a eugenol-free temporary cement for use in temporary luting of provisional and permanent restorations.
- Extremely low film thickness for use with precision fitting restorations
- High retention to tooth yet easy removal
- 2:30 working time, including mixing and a 4:00 set time
8. ZONE™ Temporary Cement Automix Syrange
Zone™ temporary cement has a non eugenol, zinc-oxide formulation and is compatible with all provisional materials. It will not soften, craze, or discolor acrylic or polycarbonate crowns. It is gentle on the pulp and tissue and will not decalcify dentin.
- 30-second mixing time with a 2-minute working time
- The hard setting, crystalline cement ensures consistent, superior retention yet permits easy removal and cleanup
- Low in water solubility and resistant to breakdown in the oral environment, thus providing long-lasting results
9. Patterson® Temp Cement
Patterson temporary cement is a zinc oxide, non-eugenol formula dispensed in a dual-cartridge syringe system.
- Self-curing
- Dual-cartridge, single-plunger 15 g syringe for precise and even dispensation of base and catalyst
- The syringe system eliminates oozing, mess, waste or cleanup of standard tube materials.
10. TempSpan® Transparent Temporary Cement
TempSpan Transparent Temporary Cement is a eugenol-free, resin-based cement used for retaining provisional restorations. Virtually colorless, TempSpan Transparent Temporary Cement safely secures provisional crowns and bridges without influencing the overlying color.
- Transparent – ideal for the highly esthetic anterior zone
- Securely retains provisional restorations and facilitates easy removal
- Noneugenol – ensures compatibility with resin-based permanent cement
- Automix delivery
- Dual cure – self-cures in 5.5 minutes or can be light-cured for an instantaneous cure
