title: A diagnostic wax-up technique.
abstract: A procedural outline has been presented for the accomplishment of a diagnostic wax-up as a preliminary step to actual preparation of the teeth as suggested by the proponents of gnathologic techniques. 8.9) The use of this technique will decrease the possibility of error in the construction of any extensive fixed partial denture prosthesis. The success of any procedure required the willingness of general dentists and specialists to, 'Spend more time planning than doing.'
mesh_terms: D003748:Dental Equipment; D003779:Denture Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D007574:Jaw Relation Record; D003765:Models, Dental; D014885:Waxes
chemical_list: D014885:Waxes