What is the difference between dental wax and oral wax？

Both dental wax blocks and oral wax have their specific applications in the dental field, but there are some differences between them. Here is a detailed explanation of the difference between the two:

1. Use:

- Dental wax blocks, especially dental sculpting wax, are mainly used to make dental models and dental moulds for clinical trials in dental trials and treatments. It has two types of basic wax and special wax, respectively, for different levels of complexity of dental modeling and treatment programs.

- Oral wax, especially orthodontic protective wax, is mainly used in the process of orthodontic treatment to protect the oral mucosa from the friction damage of orthodontic devices such as ligature wires and brackets.

2. Features:

- Dental wax blocks need to be well-malleable, resistant to high temperatures, and safe and hygienic in order to finely carve tooth shapes and remain stable in high temperatures.

- Oral waxes emphasize their lubricating and protective functions, and are usually sticky and adhere to orthodontic devices, reducing friction and preventing mouth sores.

3. Usage and requirements:

- Dental wax blocks need to be heated to the melting point when used for engraving, which has high technical requirements for users and needs to follow strict hygiene standards and process requirements.

- Oral wax is relatively simple, patients can tear off a small piece of wax when they feel uncomfortable friction and paste it in the appropriate position.

4. Product type:

- Dental wax blocks are usually professional dental materials, including impression wax, model wax, modeling wax, etc., used in professional dental treatment procedures.

Oral wax is more likely to be a daily care product for patients, such as orthodontic protection wax, used to reduce discomfort during orthodontic treatment.

To sum up, there are obvious differences between dental wax blocks and oral wax in terms of use, characteristics, methods of use and product types. Dental wax blocks are more focused on the application of professional dental treatment, while oral wax is more focused on the daily care and comfort of patients.