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Procedures

Temporary Crown

Definition

A provisional crown worn while a permanent crown is being made at a dental lab. Temporary crowns protect the prepared tooth and maintain space. They're made from acrylic or metal and cemented with temporary adhesive. Same-day CEREC crowns eliminate the need for temporaries.

Related Terms

CEREC

Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics - a CAD/CAM system that allows dentists to design and mill ceramic restorations in-office. CEREC enables same-day crowns, eliminating the need for temporary crowns and multiple appointments. It uses digital scanning and computer-aided design for precise results.

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