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03-17-02, 19:46
RESQDOC wrote on another board and didn't drag home... (yer picking up the Wascles bad habbits - shame, shame! ;-) )
Yes, you can get longer term filling material.
At it’s simplest you can ask your pharmacist for some zinc oxide powder and oil of cloves (Eugenol). This may last a few weeks to months, depending on where it is and how much you chew on it. You can extend the life by sealing it with either dental varnish (Copalite or similar), or thin finger nail polish. You can also strengthen it by mixing a bit of cotton fiber in with the cement.
Next step up, order some IRM, Intermediate Restorative Material, Embonte, or Zone Temporary Cement, or similar. These are a bit stronger and withstand chewing forces somewhat better. Also seal it.
My favorite “temporary” filling material is Dycal calcium hydroxide. It lasts longer and has the added benefit of not using Eugenol, which can damage the pulp nerve tissue at the center of the tooth if that is exposed. Also seal it.
Best choice is a semi-permanent fiberglass cement, like Fuji-IX GP, Ketac-CEM, 3M RelyX, or similar. This will often allow reconstruction and tooth salvage, with long term durability. This does not need to be sealed. This technique is known as ART, go here to learn more about this:
http://medtech.syrene.net/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=373&forum=16&0
Order from Med Tech: http://www.medtech.syrene.net
I don’t believe they have it listed at the moment, but they can get any of this for you and also have great dental instruments at prices that can’t be beat.
Go here to learn more about emergency dentistry in general: http://medtech.syrene.net/forum/viewforum.php?forum=16&33
Hope this helps,
Keith
Yes, you can get longer term filling material.
At it’s simplest you can ask your pharmacist for some zinc oxide powder and oil of cloves (Eugenol). This may last a few weeks to months, depending on where it is and how much you chew on it. You can extend the life by sealing it with either dental varnish (Copalite or similar), or thin finger nail polish. You can also strengthen it by mixing a bit of cotton fiber in with the cement.
Next step up, order some IRM, Intermediate Restorative Material, Embonte, or Zone Temporary Cement, or similar. These are a bit stronger and withstand chewing forces somewhat better. Also seal it.
My favorite “temporary” filling material is Dycal calcium hydroxide. It lasts longer and has the added benefit of not using Eugenol, which can damage the pulp nerve tissue at the center of the tooth if that is exposed. Also seal it.
Best choice is a semi-permanent fiberglass cement, like Fuji-IX GP, Ketac-CEM, 3M RelyX, or similar. This will often allow reconstruction and tooth salvage, with long term durability. This does not need to be sealed. This technique is known as ART, go here to learn more about this:
http://medtech.syrene.net/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=373&forum=16&0
Order from Med Tech: http://www.medtech.syrene.net
I don’t believe they have it listed at the moment, but they can get any of this for you and also have great dental instruments at prices that can’t be beat.
Go here to learn more about emergency dentistry in general: http://medtech.syrene.net/forum/viewforum.php?forum=16&33
Hope this helps,
Keith