title: Making an instrument for smoothing the detailed occlusal anatomy of a wax pattern.
abstract: A smooth wax pattern is imperative to reduce the polishing time of the subsequent casting. The detailed occlusal anatomy is often the most difficult portion of the wax pattern to smooth. This article describes a procedure for making a device that can be used to smooth the detailed anatomy of a wax pattern. It also describes how to use the device.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio.
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Troendle
authors.forename: K B
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Troendle
mesh_terms: D003761:Dental Impression Technique / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003762:Dental Instruments; D006801:Humans; D007283:Inlay Casting Wax; D003765:Models, Dental
chemical_list: D007283:Inlay Casting Wax