Dental Waxes

A set of flashcards summarizing key concepts and definitions related to dental waxes, their uses, properties, and techniques.

What are dental waxes designed to do?

Facilitate use and produce the best possible results in dentistry.

What is inlay wax used for?

To produce patterns for metal casting through the lost wax technique.

What is the primary use of casting waxes in dentistry?

To construct the metal framework of partial and complete dentures.

What is the melting temperature characteristic of baseplate wax?

Baseplate wax melts at intermediate temperatures and is medium hard.

What is utility wax commonly used for?

To provide rim locks and adapt impression trays for individual impressions, commonly used in orthodontics.

What are the properties of sticky wax?

Acts as a temporary adhesive, becomes sticky when melted, and is brittle at room temperature.

What is the purpose of bite registration wax?

To produce an accurate bite for articulation of dental models.

What is the lost wax technique?

A technique used to build up a wax replica of the desired crown or substructure, used in dental and jewelry casting.

What are some inherent disadvantages of using dental waxes?

Dimensional stability and control of flow.