Protemp 4

Temporary restorations are an indispensable part of the complete crown and bridge restorative procedure, and the roles which a temporary restoration must fulfil have become more demanding over time. In the past, the functional aspects of temporary restoration predominated. However, with recent advancements in restorative dentistry, there is an ever increasing demand placed on aesthetics as well as structural strength. 3M ESPE, with more than 40 years of experience in temporisation, meets this demand with the introduction of Protemp 4 Temporisation Material. This unique bis-acrylic composite material with a new generation of sophisticated fillers a result of advances by 3M ESPE in filler technology sets new industry standards with the following key features: Excellent breaking fracture resistance and toughness. Highly aesthetic through natural gloss and fluorescence. Easy handling and fast procedure. No polishing or glazing.

Features and Benefits:

Protemp 4 Temporisation Material is the latest development from 3M ESPE of bis-acrylic composite material for multiple-unit restorations in the 10:1 Garant Cartridge. In vitro tests show that Protemp 4 material ranks highest in important mechanical characteristics such as:

• Fracture toughness
• Compressive strength

Indications

Fabrication of temporary - crowns - bridges - inlays - onlays - veneers - long-lasting temporary restoration