Title: Module 6 - Intra-coronal Temporary Restorations
Course: DEH 2530 Expanded Duties > Section: Module 6 - Intra-coronal Temporary Restorations

Introduction

There are many situations in dentistry where a definitive or final restoration is either not appropriate or impossible to perform. In such cases, dentists fabricate temporary restorations for the patient until a time when a final restoration can be placed. Fabricating and placing temporary restorations is considered an expanded function in the state of Florida that can be delegated to a trained dental auxiliary.

In this module, we will examine the fabrication of an intra-coronal temporary restoration using intermediate restorative material (IRM), indications for its use, and the procedure for placing such a restoration.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

- List the qualities of IRM that make it an excellent choice for a temporary restorative material.
- List the characteristics of a well-fabricated temporary restoration.
- Describe the procedure for mixing and placing a temporary restoration using IRM.

Readings & Resources

Robinson, Debbie, Doni Bird. Essentials of Dental Assisting, 5th Edition. Saunders, 2013. Chapter 20, pages 323-5 and video

Zinc Oxide Eugenol Cement - http://www.columbia.edu/itc/hs/dental/operative/znoeugenol.html

Zinc Oxide Eugenol: Intermediate Restorative Material - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CevdtCMd-tE  The UMichigan video from 1980 demonstrates how to mix IRM temporary restorative material.

Assignments & Activities
- Post in the Module 6 Discussion Board
- Complete the Module 6 Presentation Assignment
- Complete the Module 6 Quiz