London, ON…3M ESPE introduces a third-generation strong and durable product from its respected Protemp brand: Protemp™ 3 Garant™ Temporization Material for temporary crowns and bridges, inlays/onlays and veneers.

Designed for fabricating custom-made, short-term temporary restorations chairside, Protemp 3 Garant temporization material is a bis-acrylic material that offers higher strength than its predecessors, and maintains the important Protemp family attributes: precision fit, outstanding aesthetics, biocompatibility and easy handling and application.

Because temporary restorations are subjected to stress and abuse, Protemp 3 Garant temporization material was made with excellent long-term fracture strength and durability that results in fewer broken temporary restorations and fewer unscheduled office visits, saving you time and money.

Its precision fit protects exposed dentin and reduces tissue irritation, and its optimal marginal integrity and contacts eliminate the need for adjustment.

Protemp 3 Garant temporization material is also biocompatible, with a low release of monofunctional monomers, reducing the potential for allergic reaction or irritation, while its low exothermicity reduces potential pulp damage.

With a choice of four shades (including a new bleach shade), Protemp 3 Garant temporization material makes it easy to achieve excellent colour match and is conveniently available in the Garant™ 2 Dispensing System 4:1/10:1. Enjoy easier dispensing of the exact amount every time with minimal waste.

In addition, dentists will enjoy easier finishing and polishing due to a modified monomer matrix, and the new filler technology provides a smoother polishing surface.

3M ESPE manufactures and markets more than 2,000 products and services designed to help dental professionals improve their patients’ oral health care. Trusted brands include Filtek™ Restorative Materials, Impregum™ Impression Materials and Pentamix™ 2 Electronic Mixing System, RelyX™ Cements, Prompt™ L-Pop™ Adhesive System and Imprint™ II Impression Material. For more information on the complete 3M ESPE line of dental products, visit the 3M ESPE Web site at www.3MESPE.com or call the 3M Helpline at 1-888-3M HELPS. 3M ESPE, a division of 3M Health Care Markets, was founded in 2001 when 3M Dental Products Division and ESPE Dental AG combined.

Established in 1951 as one of the first international subsidiaries of the 3M global company, 2000 sales reached $1.006 billion Canadian. It employs over 2,000 people across Canada, who manufacture and market more than 50,000 products serving industrial, commercial, and consumer markets.

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