Why are temporary restorations used in endodontic treatment of primary teeth?

• A. To seal the access cavity between visits
• B. To permanently seal the canal
• C. To rotate the tooth in the socket
• D. To avoid anesthesia

Answer: (A)

Temporary restorations are used to seal the access cavity between visits, preventing microleakage and recontamination of the root canal system while the treatment proceeds. This maintains a clean, protected environment so intracanal medicaments can work and the tooth can be properly finalized on a subsequent visit. It’s not meant for permanently sealing the canal, and it has nothing to do with rotating the tooth or avoiding anesthesia.