Usumez, AOzturk, ANAykent, F2020-03-262020-03-2620040305-182X1365-2842https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2842.2004.01281.xhttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12395/19231The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of two dentin desensitizers on the pulp chamber temperature increase during fabrication of provisional restorations by a direct method. Sixty intact extracted mandibular third molars were prepared for a metal-ceramic complete crown. Then the teeth were randomly divided into three groups of 20 each. Group 1, no dentin desensitizer was used as the control group; group 2, a resin-based dentin desensitizer was selected; and group 3, the prepared teeth surfaces were coated with polyurethane cyanoacrylate adhesive. Each of the three groups was further divided into two polymerizing systems (autopolymerizing and a photopolymerizing) of 10 each. After insertion of the resin-filled matrix, the temperature change in the pulpal chamber was recorded with thermocouple connected to a data logger. ANOVA indicated no significant differences for all combinations of desensitizing agents and curing methods (P > 0.05). When light cured composite or chemical curing acrylics were used to make temporary crowns, the presence of desensitizing agent did not reduce the temperature transmitted from the provisional material; the residual temperature rise transmitted was of such a magnitude as to cause concern regarding possible thermal injury to pulp.en10.1111/j.1365-2842.2004.01281.xinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessintrapulpal temperature increasethermocoupleprovisional restorationArticle31657958415189316Q1WOS:000221792300011Q4