Title: Module 7 - Provisional Coverage
Course: DEH 2530 Expanded Duties > Section: Module 7 - Provisional Coverage

Introduction

The process of fabricating a fixed crown or bridge is rarely performed in a single day, though new computer-assisted techniques are making that possible and more common. Most dentists utilize a dental laboratory to create fixed prostheses, a process that takes a minimum of one week to complete. In the interim, the patient needs something to cover the tooth, which has been prepared to receive the prosthesis. The term “provisional coverage” has been adopted for what has been commonly called a “temporary crown or bridge” by patients. Provisional coverage is considered an expanded function in the state of Florida that can be delegated to a trained dental auxiliary.

In this module, we’ll examine a few types of provisional coverage available to the dentist, their indications for use and the steps involved in fabricating them. In addition, we will examine the procedure for cementation and removal of provisional coverage.

Objectives

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

- Identify three types of provisional coverage, their advantages and disadvantages, and indications for their use.
- Describe the procedure fabricating each type of provisional coverage.
- Describe the types of cements used for seating provisional coverage and their indications for use.
- List the characteristics of a well-placed provisional restoration.
- Describe the procedure for cementation of provisional coverage.
- Describe the procedure for removal of the provisional coverage.
- List the instructions given to patients for the proper care of their provisional coverage.

Readings & Resources

Robinson, Debbie, Doni Bird. Essentials of Dental Assisting, 5th Edition. Saunders, 2013. Chapter 20, pages 363-5, 375-6 and video(s)

From dentalcare.com:

CE course 392 – Fabrication of Provisional Crowns and Bridges (http://media.dentalcare.com/media/en-US/education/ce392/ce392.pdf)

Assignments & Activities
- Post in the Module 7 Discussion board
- Complete the Module 7 Additional Resources Assignment
- Complete the Module 7 Presentation Assignment
- Complete the Module 7 Quiz