Diagnostic Wax-up

Diagnostic wax-ups help the patient, dentist and technician to visualise the final aesthetic and functional outcome.

Benefits

• Powerful patient communication tool
• Visual aid for determination of final aesthetics
• Template for adequate tooth preparation and final restorations
• Quick fabrication of excellent provisional restorations

Considerations

• Enables the patient to visualise possible changes to shape and alignment of the teeth
• The wax-up can show the teeth and soft tissue relationship
• Diagnostic wax-ups are used when moderate to significant cosmetic changes are to be considered
• It will provide a systematic approach to comprehensive and complex case management
• Once the dentist and the patient are satisfied with the diagnostic wax-up, it becomes the foundation for anticipated treatment