title: Provipont & Provilink. Maximizing aesthetics and function when fabricating provisional restorations.
abstract: Only a few decades ago, the use and fabrication of provisional restorations was still a neglected area of restorative dentistry. Recently, a new recognition has been given to the importance of provisional restoration--maintenance of space for the tooth being, restored, acceptable interim aesthetics, cover against bacterial infiltration, and the registration of vital information for the fabrication of final restorations. This two-part article presents the clinical procedures for the utilization of provisional restorations in the anterior area and in inlay/onlay preparations.
authors.affiliation: Baylor College, Dallas, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Hornbrook
mesh_terms: D003188:Composite Resins; D003738:Dental Cements; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D003801:Dental Veneers; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D007284:Inlays; D008437:Maxilla
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003738:Dental Cements; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents