What are the applications of dental wax blocks in oral medicine

The application of dental wax blocks in oral medicine is very extensive, mainly reflected in the following aspects:

First, make models and molds

1. Basic model making: Dental wax blocks are often used to make preliminary models of the oral cavity, which help dentists to more accurately understand the oral condition of patients and provide basic data for subsequent treatment and repair.

2. Restoration model: When making restorations such as crowns and Bridges, dental wax blocks can accurately carve out the shape and size of the teeth, providing an accurate model for making the final restoration.

3. Orthodontic model: In the process of orthodontic treatment, the dental wax block can be used to make a model of the tooth arrangement, helping the doctor to design a personalized treatment plan.

Second, assist diagnosis and treatment

1. Temporary repair: When the patient's tooth needs temporary protection due to defects or treatment, the dental wax block can be made into a temporary tooth crown or bridge to restore the patient's chewing function and beauty.

2. Orthodontic appliance: In some cases, dental wax blocks can also be used to make personalized orthodontic appliance accessories, such as brackets, buccal tubes, etc., to assist the movement and arrangement of teeth.

Third, prosthesis trial and evaluation

1. Try on the prosthesis: After the restoration system is completed, the dentist will try on the prosthesis using a model made of dental wax blocks to evaluate the fit, appearance and function of the prosthesis. This helps to ensure that the prosthesis can meet the needs of the patient and achieve the best therapeutic results.

2. Adjustment and optimization: Through feedback during the try on process, the dentist can make the necessary adjustments and optimization of the prosthesis to ensure a perfect match with the patient's mouth.

Fourth, teaching and training

1. Skill practice: Dental wax blocks are an important tool for dental students and practicing dentists to practice their skills. By carving and making models of dental wax blocks, students can better master skills such as tooth carving, model making and restoration design.

2. Teaching demonstration: In the process of teaching dentistry, dental wax blocks are often used to make teaching demonstration models to help students more intuitively understand the oral structure and treatment process.

Fifth, patient communication and education

1. Treatment plan display: Dentists can use dental wax blocks to make simple models to show patients the treatment plan and expected effects, helping patients better understand and accept the treatment plan.

2. Enhance confidence: By showing the effect model after treatment, patients' confidence in treatment can be enhanced, and their cooperation and satisfaction with treatment can be improved.

To sum up, the application of dental wax blocks in oral medicine is very wide, from model making to auxiliary diagnosis and treatment, to prosthesis trying and evaluation, teaching and training and so on play an important role. It is an indispensable and important auxiliary tool for dentists to perform dental prosthetics, implants and orthodontics. At the same time, with the continuous progress and innovation of dental technology, the application of dental wax blocks will be more extensive and in-depth.