A temporary dental replacement, like a crown or bridge designed and fabricated using CAD and CAM technology, provides a patient with a temporary replacement tooth. The dental professional designs the provisional crown/bridge on the CAD software, adjusting the shape and fit according to the patient's needs. The designed provisional is then "printed" using a 3D printer, typically with a resin-based material. At the same time, they wait for their final, permanent restoration to be manufactured. Provisional crowns are a great way to preserve the smile until the missing teeth can be permanently replaced.