Embodiments of the present invention are generally related to embodiments of the present invention relate to a temporary dental prosthesis and methods of utilizing the same. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to a dental prosthesis that may be quickly and easily set in a patient's mouth without the need for surgery or similar complex dental procedure. In one embodiment of the present invention, a temporary dental prosthesis comprises a primary body having a pair of axially positioned braces extending therefrom, the braces being connected to one another via an expansion means capable of extending and contracting the braces away from and towards the primary body, and an expansion control means for enabling the expansion means and controlling the expansion and contraction of the braces.