Temporary Crowns & Provisional Restorations
Look and feel good while your final smile is made.
Well-made temporaries protect your teeth and let you test-drive the shape of your new smile before the final restoration.
What is temporary crowns & provisional restoration?
Temporary crowns and provisionals are short-term restorations made of acrylic or resin. They protect prepared teeth or implants, keep gums healthy and let you preview shape and bite before final crowns, bridges or veneers. Their main limitation: they're less strong than final restorations.
Who is a candidate?
Often a good fit
- Patients getting crowns or bridges
- Implant healing periods
- Smile makeovers
- Broken temporaries needing replacement
Needs extra care or planning
- Heavy grinding
- Sticky food habits
When an exam is needed: Part of your crown, bridge or implant plan.
Problems it can address
Limitations: Can loosen or chip; meant for weeks to months.
Benefits and disadvantages
Benefits
- Protects teeth
- Preview your result
- Keeps gums healthy
Disadvantages
- Less durable
- Can come loose
- Need care with sticky foods
The treatment process
- 1
Plan
Shape is designed digitally.
- 2
Make
Temporary is fabricated chairside.
- 3
Place
Cemented with temporary cement.
- 4
Adjust
Bite and look refined.
- 5
Replace
Final restoration placed.
Timeline: Usually worn 2–4 weeks; longer for implants.
Recovery and aftercare
What to expect
Discomfort: Mild sensitivity.
Downtime: None.
Aftercare
- Avoid sticky or hard foods
- Slide floss out sideways
- Call if it loosens
Call us right away if you notice
- Temporary comes off
- Sharp pain
Longevity and outcomes
Weeks to months.
What affects your result
- Diet
- Grinding
Possible complications
- Loosening
- Chipping
Cost and payment options
Usually included with your crown or bridge. You'll get a written, itemized quote before treatment begins, and we'll check your insurance benefits for you.
What affects the price
- Long-term provisionals
- Number of teeth
Insurance & financing
We accept most PPO plans and offer financing through CareCredit, Sunbit and others.
Comparison with alternatives
Same-day final restoration
When appropriate.
Clinical case examples
Real, patient-authorized cases for this treatment are being added soon, with diagnosis, reasoning and results.
View our Before & After Gallery →Why choose Neo Dental?
Patient reviews
Read what our patients say, in their own words, on independent review sites.
Frequently asked questions
My temporary fell off, what now?+
Call us; we'll recement it, usually same day.
Can I eat normally?+
Avoid sticky and very hard foods.
Will it look natural?+
Yes, we shape and shade it carefully.
How long will I wear it?+
Usually 2–4 weeks.
Is it uncomfortable?+
Most patients feel little difference.
Is there an extra charge?+
Usually not.
Your care team & booking
Dr. Sol Shahri
General and cosmetic dentist leading every treatment plan at Neo Dental. This page was medically reviewed by Dr. Sol Shahri.
Meet the team →Related treatments
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