Wax Modeling Flashcards
Composition of restorative waxes
Various waxes Oils Starch Pigments Scents
Quality waxes will
Reproduce the light refractive characteristics of skin Become pliable at body temperature Adhere to cold tissue Remain intact with changing temperatures Model easily Accept most cream or powder cosmetics
Soft Wax
Small surface repairs
Razor burns
Abrasions
Whenever a thin film of wax is all that is needed
Medium Wax
A firmer wax
For feature restoration
Can be used for shallow surface repairs when warmed
Firm Wax
Wound filler
The hardest wax
For feature restoration, deep fill and large cavity restorations
Firm wax requires firmly embalmed tissue and a basket weave suture
Lip Wax
Very soft
For surfacing over the mucous membranes
Also for correcting lip separations
To soften wax
Knead wax in hand Immerse in warm water Mix with massage cream White petroleum jelly Cream cosmetic-use firm wax
To firm wax
Drying powder (talc) Starch Pigment powder when coloring is desired Chilling Immerse in cold water (in a plastic bag)
The room temperature may
determine the wax to be used
Some cosmetics can be
Applied upon wax
Mixed with was
Applied under the wax as a concealing undercoat
Smoothing the wax surface is usually done with fingers, wiped clean and coated with
Water
White petroleum jelly
Massage cream
The greatest problem occurs at the
Tapered margin of a thin surface application
Problems encountered when handeling warm wax
Will stick to fingers and instruments
To illiminate sticking
Keep fingers and instruments clean
Cover them with water, white petroleum jelly, or massage cream
