Abstract
Ozcelik and Yilmaz Ozcelik and Yilmaz Interim restorations are fabricated to protect the prepared tooth structure during the period between tooth preparation and the definitive restoration and are essential to prosthodontic therapy.1 Interim restorations should protect dentin and pulpal tissues against invasive microorganisms, saliva, and food, which may penetrate the dentinal tubules and result in sensitivity as well as prevent thermal conduction necessary for increased patient comfort.2 Several laboratory and clinical techniques for the fabrication of interim restorations have been described, including the indirect technique,3 direct technique,4 and indirect-direct techniques5 for both singleand multiple-unit fixed restorations.1 The indirect technique is widely used in clinical practice. However, this approach requires additional time and laboraA modified direct technique for the fabrication of fixed interim restorations
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