Diagnostic wax-up

In dentistry, diagnostic wax-up is used to visualize the results of a prosthetic case prior to the treatment being executed.

An idealized diagnostic wax-up for a partially edentulous maxilla.

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Prosthodontology (ICD-9-CM V3 23.2–23.6, ICD-10-PCS 0C?W–X)
Procedures	Dental restoration Bridge Resin-retained bridge Rochette bridge Crown Post and core Inlays and onlays Veneer Diagnostic wax-up Dentures Complete Removable Partial Fixed Maxillofacial Ocular prosthesis Craniofacial prosthesis
Physiology	Biologic width Centric relation Crown-to-root ratio Maximum intercuspation Occlusion vertical dimension mutually protected Dahl concept Masticatory force Neutral zone
See also	Dental implant Cosmetic dentistry Dental laboratory