Week 6 - Diagnostic Waxing Flashcards
1
Q
Dentist = ?
A
Artist
2
Q
What kind of occlusive contact is best?
A
3 point
3
Q
Triangular ridges are convex in what directions?
A
All directions!
4
Q
The cusps and ridges of the occlusal surfaces should be shaped to allow even contact with opposing teeth while stabilizing the teeth and directing ________
A
Forces along their long axes.
5
Q
When placing cones as part of a diagnostic wax up, the cones should not be higher than the _____.
A
Curves of Spee and Wilson
6
Q
What are the steps of a wax up?
A
- Cone placement
- Add M & D ridges
- Add B & L cusp ridges
- Create axial contours
- Add triangular ridges
- Carve triangular ridges
- Finish developmental primary and secondary grooves
7
Q
Increased vertical overlap allows _____.
A
longer cusps
8
Q
Decreased vertical overlap requires ______.
A
shorter cusps
9
Q
Increased horizontal overlap requires ______.
A
shorter cusps
10
Q
Decreased horizontal overlap allows _____.
A
longer cusps
