Conventional Bridges: Temporary and Provisional course for Dental Practice



This session will look at the use and construction of temporary and provisional bridges.
Learning objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- describe the role and importance of temporary and provisional restorations
- list 3 different techniques for the production of temporary and provisional restorations
- describe the materials that can be used to construct temporary and provisional restorations
Temporary and provisional restorations are an integral part of fixed prosthodontics.
A temporary restoration is generally regarded as the interim restoration that is provided on a prepared tooth during the production of the definitive cast restoration. By definition, a temporary restoration should only be in place for a few weeks, at most, while the final fixed prosthesis is constructed.
Before commencing this session you should complete the following eDen sessions in Module 9 Replacement of teeth/Bridgework:
- Bridgework terminology (141-0392)
- Conventional bridges: Tooth preparation (141-0399)
Nick graduated with honours from Newcastle University and undertook general professional training in the North East before moving to the Eastman Dental Hospital in 2003.
He completed a Masters in Conservative Dentistry in 2007 and undertook higher specialist training in Restorative Dentistry Eastman Dental Hospital and became consultant in Restorative Dentistry in 2009. He is recognised by the GDC as a specialist in Restorative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Periodontology and Endodontics.
He now shares his time between hospital and private practice.


Ken graduated with honours from Bristol University in 1982. He gained his London fellowship in 1986 before specialising in restorative dentistry.
He completed a Masters and Senior Registrar training at the Eastman Dental Hospital and became consultant in conservative dentistry and periodontology in 1995. He is recognised by the GDC as a specialist in restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, periodontology and endodontics.
He now shares his time between hospital and private practice.

$45.90
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