It is defined in the glossary of Prosthodontic Terms as “waxing of intended restorative contours on dental casts for evaluation and planning restorations; a wax replica of a proposed treatment plan. Comparable to trial dentures.” wax-up as the foundation of the entire treatment plan, since it physically establishes the proposed outcome of esthetics and function. Guides, stents, templates and matrixes are made on the diagnostic wax-up, or a cast made from the wax-up, to aid in performing surgical and restorative procedures.

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