Waxes and functions Flashcards
1
Q
Inlay wax
A
Fabricate inlays, crowns, partial frameworks
2
Q
Baseplate wax
A
Spacer (custom trays)
Bite rim (pros)
pattern for denture
Bite registration
3
Q
Sticky wax
A
soft when heated
brittle when cooled
Holds acrylic together to repair with cold cure acrylic
4
Q
Boxing wax
A
make custom base for study models
(makes trimming easier)
5
Q
Utility wax
A
post dam
peripheral border molding
lengthen flanges
create stops
6
Q
Casting wax
A
make pattern to determine shape of metal casting
7
Q
Bite wafers
A
make a wax bite
8
Q
Occlusal indicator wax
A
thin green wax to check occlusion
9
Q
Beeswax
A
check occlusion
10
Q
Stick and impression compound
A
Stick-copper band impressions, single tooth, no undercuts
impression compound- edentulous impression
11
Q
Aluwax
A
register jaw relationships
