Diagnostic Wax-Ups
Diagnostic wax-ups are the foundation for functional, cosmetic success and are instrumental in the fabrication of high-quality provisionals. They serve as a template for the final restoration and are invaluable for their ability to communicate and consider bite relations, occlusal schemes, vertical and horizontal planes. AOA offers both traditional and 3D virtual wax-up options.
Improved Communication
Diagnostic wax-ups address the communication barriers encountered by many of today’s laboratories and doctors. Nothing makes a job more difficult or frustrating for the doctor and laboratory than not having adequate information. The diagnostic wax-up is a communication catalyst and is a blueprint for success. Not just for the doctor and laboratory, but also can be used as a marketing tool to the patient. Once you the doctor receives a diagnostic wax-up, you can use the model to aid in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of occlusal problems, as well as to advise the laboratory of needed changes.
Improved Efficiency
Only the diagnostic wax-up can answer the vital questions needed and save valuable time for both the dentist and the laboratory. By working with the laboratory to evaluate or modify a wax-up before restoration fabrication, doctors can help reduce the need for follow-up phone calls and lengthy appointments. A diagnostic wax-up also enables the dentist to evaluate any changes to occlusion, phonetics and esthetics in the provisional stage. The laboratory can then use the patient-accepted provisionals to develop correct incisal edges, labial and lingual matrixes that will later help verify that the finished product is exactly what is expected by the dentist and patient.
Improved Outcome
Our team at Aesthetic Oral Arts specializes in diagnostic case planning using Dr. Peter Dawson’s and Dr. John Kois’s philosophy to evaluate and to help communicate what is needed for the doctor, the patient, and the laboratory. We require diagnostic wax-ups for all cosmetic and full mouth reconstructions. Diagnostic wax-ups are the road map to achieve a predictable end result that everyone involved can be happy with.
“Cosmetic excellence is obtained through careful team planning and execution to achieve the best possible result.”
“90% of all cases that fail, fail not during the restorative phase but rather in the treatment phase. Failing to plan, is planning to fail.”