Pretreatment wax-ups and provisionals for restorative dentistry. 2005

Bruce W Small
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, USA.

One of the most important factors in restorative success is the preparation of a case prior to treatment. Case planning, constructing the wax-up and provisional restorations, and understanding the potential problems with a case prior to beginning can only ensure a higher degree of success than would be achieved by not employing these basic restorative steps. Although it is not utilized generally, the wax-up can be of immense value to any restorative dentist for cases of all kinds, ranging from a single tooth to full-mouth reconstruction.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D010347 Patient Care Planning Usually a written medical and nursing care program designed for a particular patient. Nursing Care Plans,Goals of Care,Plans, Nursing Care,Care Goal,Care Goals,Care Plan, Nursing,Care Planning, Patient,Care Plans, Nursing,Nursing Care Plan,Plan, Nursing Care,Planning, Patient Care
D003188 Composite Resins Synthetic resins, containing an inert filler, that are widely used in dentistry. Composite Resin,Resin, Composite,Resins, Composite
D003725 Dental Articulators Mechanical devices that simulate the temporomandibular joints and jaws to which maxillary and mandibular casts are attached. The entire assembly attempts to reproduce the movements of the mandible and the various tooth-to-tooth relationships that accompany those movements. Articulators,Articulator, Dental,Articulators, Dental,Dental Articulator,Articulator
D003765 Models, Dental Presentation devices used for patient education and technique training in dentistry. Dental Models,Dental Model,Model, Dental
D003766 Dental Occlusion The relationship of all the components of the masticatory system in normal function. It has special reference to the position and contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth for the highest efficiency during the excursive movements of the jaw that are essential for mastication. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p556, p472) Canine Guidance,Occlusal Guidance,Occlusal Plane,Occlusion, Dental,Dental Occlusions,Guidance, Canine,Guidance, Occlusal,Occlusal Guidances,Occlusal Planes,Occlusions, Dental,Plane, Occlusal,Planes, Occlusal
D003794 Dental Restoration, Temporary A prosthesis or restoration placed for a limited period, from several days to several months, which is designed to seal the tooth and maintain its position until a permanent restoration (DENTAL RESTORATION, PERMANENT) will replace it. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992) Dental Fillings, Temporary,Dental Prosthesis, Temporary,Dental Filling, Temporary,Dental Restorations, Temporary,Filling, Temporary Dental,Fillings, Temporary Dental,Restoration, Temporary Dental,Restorations, Temporary Dental,Temporary Dental Filling,Temporary Dental Fillings,Temporary Dental Restoration,Temporary Dental Restorations,Dental Prostheses, Temporary,Prosthesis, Temporary Dental,Temporary Dental Prostheses,Temporary Dental Prosthesis
D003814 Dentistry, Operative That phase of clinical dentistry concerned with the restoration of parts of existing teeth that are defective through disease, trauma, or abnormal development, to the state of normal function, health, and esthetics, including preventive, diagnostic, biological, mechanical, and therapeutic techniques, as well as material and instrument science and application. (Jablonski's Dictionary of Dentistry, 2d ed, p237) Operative Dentistry
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D014885 Waxes A plastic substance deposited by insects or obtained from plants. Waxes are esters of various fatty acids with higher, usually monohydric alcohols. The wax of pharmacy is principally yellow wax (beeswax), the material of which honeycomb is made. It consists chiefly of cerotic acid and myricin and is used in making ointments, cerates, etc. (Dorland, 27th ed)
D017267 Dental Prosthesis Design The plan and delineation of dental prostheses in general or a specific dental prosthesis. It does not include DENTURE DESIGN. The framework usually consists of metal. Dental Prosthesis Designs,Design, Dental Prosthesis,Designs, Dental Prosthesis,Prosthesis Design, Dental,Prosthesis Designs, Dental

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