Robust Temporary Teeth

PMMA AND ACRYLIC TEMP DENTURES

Robust Dental Lab produces PMMA and acrylic temporary dental crowns/bridges for dental offices around the globe. We offer friendly customer service and a fast turnaround time – 4 days from order to delivery.

You have choices when it comes to selecting a dental/orthodontic lab. Find out why more than 1,000 dentists and orthodontists trust Robust for all their products. As a full-service lab, we can help you with all your cases.

Contact us to learn more about our process, online customer portal, and pricing. You can count on fair prices and no hidden fees.

TEMPORARY DENTURE SPECS

PRODUCT

Temporary dental crowns

MATERIALS

Acrylic temp crown: Stellon QC-20, Dentsply from USA

Acrylic temporary cap: Lucitone 199, Dentsply from USA

PMMA provisional crown: Aidite from China (FDA-approved and CE-marked)

TURNAROUND

4 days

WARRANTY

n/a

TEMPORARY CROWN FAQs

 

Temporary crowns (or provisional crowns) are often made of PMMA or acrylic. After dentists have prepared teeth, patients need to wait for their dental prosthesis. During this waiting period, dentists might ask for custom-made temporary teeth for their patients to protect the prepared teeth.

Your temporary crown or bridge will likely be in place for 2 to 3 weeks or more. How long you should wear your temporary teeth depends on the level of dental treatment you need. Implants, for example, may require a few weeks to several months for the bone to heal before a permanent prosthesis can be placed over them.

A temporary tooth may cover an implant or a natural tooth with a root canal, or a tooth that’s been repaired. It can be used for a single tooth or as a bridge over more than one implant. Some dental offices may have the computer capability and equipment to make a tooth in one day, but in most cases, it will take at least a week or two to create a permanent prosthesis. Temporary teeth are helpful in the following situations:

  • Ensure that the natural tooth (or implant site) and gums are protected
  • Ensure that you can smile normally without a gap
  • Maintain the proper spacing between your teeth
  • Help the dentist assess how the tooth will function
  • Maintain the dental aesthetic
  • Maintain the tooth’s function, so you can eat or speak normally
  • Confirm that the tooth preparation is sufficient
  • Prevent dentine hypersensitivity

When you’re considering temporary solutions to cover or protect damaged or missing teeth, there are several options for you to consider. However, dentists often choose the 2 types of temporary teeth:

CADCAM PMMA temporary teeth

PMMA (Polymethyl methacrylate) temporary teeth are prosthetic teeth made from a durable acrylic material. They are specially designed on computer and milled out of PMMA acrylic blocks. PMMA temporary teeth are more expensive than acrylic temporary teeth, but they offer a good balance of strength and much better esthetics for temporary dental needs.

Acrylic temporary teeth

Acrylic temporary teeth are made from an acrylic resin material. They are similar to an acrylic partial (or acrylic full denture). Dental lab technicians first set up  acrylic resin teeth (often premade with standard sizes), and then fix the teeth into an acrylic base. They are more cost-effective, but they are not as good looking as PMMA temporary teeth.

Temporary teeth are very fragile. To extend the life of your temporary teeth, please follow the procedure below:

Avoid high and low temperatures

Hot and cold temperatures can cause tooth sensitivity. When you have temporary teeth, try to stick to warm or room-temperature foods and drinks.

Use the other side of your mouth to chew

As an extra precaution, we advise patients to try chewing from the other side of the mouth where the teeth are. This is especially helpful in reducing discomfort and keeping the temporary teeth in place for the first few days.

Oral Hygiene with Temporary Teeth

It’s important for patients to brush their teeth at least three times a day and floss at least once a day when a temporary tooth in is place. It is ideal to brush and floss after every meal. Using an antibacterial mouthwash a few times a day is also a good idea. This all helps reduce the risk of infection and inflammation when the temporary tooth is in place.

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