Temporary Dental Filling Recipe
Most over-the-counter temporary fillings use a material called Zinc Oxide Eugenol. If you are looking for the names of the ingredients to buy or explain them:
- Key Ingredients
- Zinc Oxide Powder: The base material.
- Eugenol (Clove Oil): The liquid that acts as a sedative for the nerve and helps the paste harden.
- Note: In many ready-to-use kits (like DenTek or Temparin), it comes as a pre-mixed putty.
- How to use it
- Clean the area: Rinse the tooth cavity with warm salt water to remove food debris.
- Dry the tooth: Use a cotton swab to make sure the cavity is dry.
- Prepare the material: Roll a small amount of the filling material into a ball between your fingers.
- Application: Press the ball firmly into the cavity using a tool or your finger.
- Bite down: Gently bite down to ensure the filling is level with your other teeth and doesn’t feel too “high.”
- Let it set: Avoid eating or chewing on that side for at least 2 to 3 hours.
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