Diagnostic wax-up

An idealized diagnostic wax-up for a partially edentulous maxilla.

In dentistry, diagnostic wax-up is used to visualize the results of a prosthetic case prior to the treatment being executed.

References

Prosthodontology (ICD-9-CM V3 23.2–23.6, ICD-10-PCS 0C?W–X)

Procedures	Dental restoration Bridge Resin retained bridge Rochette bridge Crown Post and core Inlays and onlays Veneer Diagnostic wax-up Removable Dentures Removable partial dentures Maxillofacial Ocular prosthesis Craniofacial prosthesis

Physiology	Biologic width Centric relation Crown-to-root ratio Maximum intercuspation Occlusion vertical dimension mutually protected Dahl concept Masticatory force Neutral zone

See also	Dental implant Cosmetic dentistry Dental laboratory

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