| Term | provisional crown |
| Pronunciation | pruh-VIZH-uh-nul, pruh-VIZH-nul ... |
| Variations | temporary crown, interim crown |
| See also | provisional |
| Definition | A temporary prosthesis covering one tooth designed to maintain esthetics, stability and function for a period of time while a permanent prosthesis is being manufactured. |
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