IRM stands for Intermediate Restorative Material. It’s a special kind of dental filling used for temporary repairs. Think of it like a patch to hold your tooth in place until you can get a permanent fix from your dentist. Here are some key benefits of IRM cement in dentistry:

IRM® Intermediate Restorative Material is a polymer-reinforced zinc oxide-eugenol composition restorative material designed for intermediate restorations intended to remain in place for no longer than one year.

Polymer-reinforced zinc oxide-eugenol composition provides sedative like qualities on hypersensitive tooth pulp. Designed for intermediate restorations, and use as a base under non-resin containing cements.

IRM may also be used as a base under cements and restorative materials that do not contain resin components, such as amalgams, and inlays and onlays. Its strength properties approach those of zinc phosphate cement. IRM has excellent abrasion resistance, good sealing properties and low solubility. Complete Package: 38 g Powder, 14 ml Liquid

IRM is an intermediate restorative material, composed of polymer reinforcement zinc oxide-eugenol (ZOE). IRM is recommended for many applications, including restoration of deciduous teeth (when permanent teeth are two years or less from eruption); restorative emergencies; caries management program; dental school clinics and public health dental ...

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Dentsply IRM is an intermediate restorative material. In a clinical study it was compared to other ZOE (Zinc-Oxide-Eugenol) compositions and an EBA formulation. Result: it was judged superior for both Class I and II restorations (at one and two year observations).

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The eugenol content in the polymer-reinforced zinc oxide-eugenol composition gives the material sedative like qualities on hypersensitive tooth pulp and is a good thermal insulator as well. IRM may also be used as a base under cements and restorative materials that do not contain resin components, such as amalgams, and inlays and onlays.