Centrix Tempit - Temporary Filling & Sealing Materials
Just as permanent restorations demand specific materials for different needs, temporary restorations also have different requirements, demanding the right material for each case.
Centrix offers four specific and proven temporary filling material formulas, providing optimal results in any clinical situation. Each Tempit product is packaged in pre-filled unit-dose tips so it can be delivered precisely and perfectly every time, directly into the prep using any Centrix C/R Gun.
Select the right Tempit formula for each case, snap the tip into the gun and simply inject into the prep. This unique delivery system requires no mixing, spatulation or messy placement. Tempit saves time, reduces waste and provides the right filling material for each patient’s need and every temporary application.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tempit (310060)
How should I store Tempit to keep it fresh until the expiration date?
Tempit should be stored in its original jar along with the included desiccant packet, which will continue to absorb any moisture present. Because Tempit is moisture activated, the material may prematurely harden if exposed to any moisture.
Why is there a desiccant packed in every jar of Tempit?
As Tempit is a moisture activated material, it is important to keep the prefilled tubes dry. If exposed to excessive humidity or moisture, the material will set or harden in the tip. Make sure to keep Tempit in its original packaging with the desiccant to prevent premature drying.
Can you use with deciduous teeth?
Yes you can use with baby teeth. Remember Tempit sets under moisture. It will not be absorbed, but it will wash out over time.
Is Tempit absorbable?
Tempit is not absorbable by the body.
What viscosity is Tempit?
Tempit is a “medium” viscosity which is similar to Cavit’s white formula.
What syringe would I use to place Tempit?
You can use any Centrix C-R Syringe. For ease of use, we recommend the Snap-Fit Syringe.
Tempit-E (310031)
How should I store Tempit-E to keep it fresh until the expiration date?
Tempit-E should be stored in its original jar along with the included desiccant packet, which will continue to absorb any moisture present. Because Tempit-E is moisture activated, the material may prematurely harden if exposed to any moisture.
Why is there a desiccant packed in every jar of Tempit-E?
As Tempit-E is a moisture activated material, it is important to keep the prefilled tubes dry. If exposed to excessive humidity or moisture, the material will set or harden in the tip. Make sure to keep Tempit-E in its original packaging with the desiccant to prevent premature drying.
What % of eugenol is in Tempit-E?
Less than 5%
What are the benefits of Eugenol?
Eugenol helps sedate inflamed pulp and has antibacterial properties.
What composite materials can you use with Eugenol?
When using glass ionomer restorative material, the dentist will use zinc oxide with eugenol as a temporary filling material.
How does eugenol work?
Small quantities of eugenol diffuse through the dentin to the pulp.
Low concentrations of eugenol exert anti-inflammatory and local anesthetic effects on the dental pulp; thus use of ZOE temporary filling may facilitate pulpal healing.
Tempit L/C (310063)
Should enchants or bonding agents be used with Tempit L/C?
No etching or bonding agent should be used with Tempit L/C. If vital dentin is exposed, it is a good idea to disinfect and treat the dentin with a desensitizer before using Tempit L/C.
Tempit Ultra (310064/310065)
Can you use Tempit Ultra as a cavity liner?
No, Tempit Ultra is a temporary restorative material that is not designed as a liner, nor should it be used as a core buildup material.
Will Tempit Ultra adhere to ethyl methacrylate?
No. They do not share the same chemistry so Tempit Ultra will not adhere to ethyl methacrylates when trying to extend margins.
Does Tempit Ultra bond with dentin or enamel?
No, Tempit Ultra was designed to have mechanical retention. When first expressed from tip [before light activated] the material is sticky so as to adhere to the structure. It was designed this way. Tempit Ultra does not shrink when light activated so that the mechanical retention is not compromised and is retention remains tight, which is why the material has to be removed with a burr.
Does Tempit Ultra have eugenol or a sedative in it?
No. Dentists may sometimes select a sedative filling for temporary use in vital, sensitive teeth. Eugenol has been known and used successfully for many years to impart a “calming, soothing effect”. It basically works like a temporary anesthetic on the nerve endings to limit the perception of pain.
What syringe would I use to place Tempit Ultra?
You can use any Centrix C-R Syringe. For ease of use, we recommend the Snap-Fit Syringe.