TREATMENTS

Smile Designs

Diagnostic Wax-Ups are a valuable tool for any smile makeover because they give the patient an accurate preview of how their finished case will look. With this technique, the lab removes the desired amount of tooth structure from the preoperative model and the restoration is waxed onto the patient’s actual prepped teeth. This method accurately shows the patient, dentist and lab technician what is realistically available for the patient.

The Diagnostic Wax-Up also helps many patients determine if they’ll pursue treatment by comparing this wax-up model to their existing smile. For this reason, all Diagnostic Wax-Ups should be fabricated from white stone models with white wax to produce the most lifelike result possible.