This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Dental
Zinc oxide eugenol cement- type IV is used as: 
Select and explain. 
A. Temporary material, B. Long term luting agent for fixed prosthesis, C. A base or a temporary filling, D. An intermediate restoration
D: An intermediate restoration
Answer: D: An intermediate restoration 
Explanation: Zinc oxide−eugenol (ZOE) cement—A cement that is based on the reaction between zinc oxide and eugenol, formulated for use in 4 types.

Type I - Temporary material
Type II - Long-term luting agent for fixed prostheses
Type III - Base or a temporary filling
Type IV - Iintermediate restoration

f: Phillip’s Science of Dental Materials ed 12 pg 309