Temporary Tooth Fillings
When you encounter a dental emergency such as a lost filling or fractured cusp, or if you’re experiencing unresolved discomfort or sensitivity after a filling, your dentist might recommend a temporary tooth filling using Intermediate Restorative Material (IRM). This is also known as a medicated filling for reasons we will go into later in this article. Understanding what IRM is and its benefits can help you feel more at ease with this temporary solution and help you decide if you should get it.
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