wax contouring of trial denture

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where is wax contouring done?

on the polishing surface

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when is wax contouring done?

after teeth arrangement

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what is wax contouring?

the process of shaping and carving the wax denture base so that it resembles the natural oral tissues (especially the gingiva) that are being replaced by the denture.

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the gingival portion of a complete denture is what?

carved to simulate natural gingival contour

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what are the objectives of wax contouring?

  1. produce a pleasing natural appearance

  2. aid in retention and stability of the denture