What is a dental wax block?

Dental wax block is a special wax product for dentistry, belonging to the biomaterials branch in the field of materials science and technology, especially for oral materials. It usually consists of a mixture of one or several substances and has a thermoplastic quality similar to that of natural wax. The main components of dental wax blocks may include hydrocarbons such as paraffin wax, beeswax, ground wax, synthetic wax, microcrystalline wax, and resin. According to different uses, dental wax blocks can be subdivided into many types, such as impression wax, model wax (including casting base wax, inlay wax), modeling wax, orthodontic wax, dental crown bridge wax, engraving wax, molding wax, viscous wax, impregnating wax, etc.

Dental wax blocks have a variety of uses in the dental field:

1. Making molds: When making dental restorations, dental wax blocks are often used to make accurate tooth molds to assist in the repair work. For example, dental casting wax is an indispensable material for dentists dealing with tooth damage, which can help dentists accurately simulate the shape and size of the tooth during the production process.

2. Auxiliary dental equipment: In addition to repair molds, dental wax blocks can also be used to make special dental equipment or equipment, such as tooth protectors or supports for night correction.

3. Protect oral soft tissue: Orthodontic wax or oral mucosal protection wax and other types can cover the surface of sharp objects in the mouth (such as the edge of the braces) to provide a temporary cover, thereby protecting the oral soft tissue from irritation or damage.

When using dental wax blocks, the following points need to be noted:

Make sure your mouth is dry and clean to avoid mixing wax blocks with impurities.

Take appropriate amount of wax block to avoid unnecessary sticky feeling caused by excessive use.

After use, gargle gently as needed to remove excess wax blocks.

Dental wax blocks should be kept in a dry place away from light to prevent moisture deformation.

Some dental wax blocks may be flammable, so pay attention to fire safety when using them.

To sum up, dental wax is an indispensable auxiliary material in the dental field, which plays an important role in tooth repair, equipment manufacture and oral soft tissue protection.