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Fabricating short-term interim restorations from edentulous tissue conditioner material
The fabrication of interim restorations is a critical step in fixed prosthodontic treatment.1,2 In an extensive treatment, creating proper margins and adequate emergence profiles requires time and precision.3,4 However, if a rehabilitation appointment needs to be shortened unexpectedly and the relined interim shell still needs to be refined, the use of a short-term interim restoration is convenient for both the patient and clinician. This article describes a technique for fabricating a rapid and esthetic short-term interim device from a tissue conditioner and a vacuum-formed matrix.
