title: The use of diagnostic wax-ups in treatment planning.
abstract: The use of diagnostic wax-ups as diagnostic aids in treatment planning has been presented for use in various situations--from simple patient assessment to more extensive prosthodontic rehabilitation. Requesting a diagnostic wax-up from the dental technician may add to the expense of treatment planning for a patient because of the laboratory fee incurred for this service. The cost is negligible, considering the value of identifying potential treatment obstacles that could affect both treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio Dental School, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: Lily T
authors.initials: LT
authors.lastname: Garcia
authors.forename: David M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Bohnenkamp
mesh_terms: D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis*; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D006801:Humans; D007574:Jaw Relation Record; D003765:Models, Dental; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014885:Waxes
chemical_list: D014885:Waxes