There are many indications in our everyday practice that “waxing” plays an important role in our clinical procedures. A patient presents with the lingual cusp broken off of an upper premolar and a wax-up is needed to serve as a form for a stint for provisionalization. Or incisal edge length needs to be added to a preoperative model to illustrate the new aesthetic proposal. Or a diagnostic wax-up needs to be completed so the outcome of reconstruction can be evaluated.

These are just a few of the indications for the application of “waxing” in our everyday practice.  The dilemma is that often our waxing skills are less than desired. This hands on course id designed for the dentist or assistant who wants to learn the fundamental skills to waxing. You will learn:

• How to hold a carver for waxing

• Which instruments are best for waxing

• Options for electric waxers

• The concept of waxing like you would draw it

• The fundamental contours of anterior teeth

• How to contour anterior facial anatomy

• The primary and secondary anatomy of posterior teeth

• How to wax facial and lingual contours easily and predictably

• How to quickly wax posterior teeth with beautiful anatomy

• The steps for waxing a comprehensive diagnostic wax-up

• Using a stint from a wax-up for composite bonding

• Using a stint from a wax up for provisionalization

• Using a stint from a wax up when altering VDO