Indications:

• Anterior Crowns.
• Posterior Crowns.
• Veneers.
• Anterior or posterior bridges.
• Implants.
• Advanced cosmetic cases.

Dentist Will Receive:

• Diagnostic Wax-up
• Duplicate Models

Requirements for Diagnostic Wax-ups

Detailed Prescription and Notes

• Provide Detailed Case Design for Wax-up.
• Include occlusal concerns, esthetic concerns, soft tissue problems or changes, materials to be used and incisal edge length of the centrals (i.e., measure from the gingival margin to incisal edge of the central to create “Golden Proportions”).
• Indicate on prescription whether soft tissue recontouring will be done.

Photographs

• Shoot full series of pre-operative photographs depicting different views for design of case (e.g., the AACD “12 Series” photos).
• Be sure to include photos of any midline or canting problems with a stick bite.
• Other useful views include a full-face shot of the patient and un-retracted smile shots to show lip contour.

Complete and Accurate Upper and Lower Master Impressions

• Ensure technician can see all 360º of the margins including the labial/buccal vestibules and hamular notches if mounting on the Accu-liner.
• Include the vestibules in impressions.
• Full arch polyvinyl siloxane impressions preferred if more than four teeth being prepared. Use full arch trays.

Bite Registrations

• Verify that the incisal edge of the centrals is parallel with the interpupilary line.
• Use plastic stick, not wood, as wood distorts when being disinfected.

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