title: A maxillary screw-retained, implant-supported diagnostic wax pattern.
abstract: This article describes the fabrication of a screw-retained, implant-supported wax pattern that enables the restorative dentist to predict the outcome of the final prosthesis. The wax pattern also affords the patient an opportunity to evaluate and approve the design of the planned prosthesis, thereby enhancing communication between the dentist and patient.
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Program in Implant Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA. pproussaef@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Periklis
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Proussaefs
mesh_terms: D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design / Q000379:methods*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008437:Maxilla; D008875:Middle Aged; D014885:Waxes
chemical_list: D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D014885:Waxes