Dental waxes is derived from a specific by-product. They are derived from either

natural products, animal by-products, or synthetic products

Dental waxes are categorized into three general classifications:

pattern waxes, processing waxes, and impression waxes.

Pattern wax is a specific type of wax used in the

construction of metal castings, and also for the base in the fabrication of dentures

The three types of pattern wax

inlay wax, casting wax, and baseplate wax.

Inlay wax is a hard, brittle wax made from

paraffin wax, carnauba wax, resin, and beeswax

The dental laboratory technician uses inlay wax to

create a pattern of the indirect restoration on a model.

is a hard wax used for direct wax patterns in the mouth.

is a medium inlay wax used for indirect wax patterns on dies

a soft inlay wax used for indirect waxing techniques in the dental laboratory.

consisting of paraffin, ceresin, beeswax, and resins.

Casting waxes are used for

single-tooth indirect restorations and fixed bridges and for casting metal portions of a partial denture.

Baseplate wax is used to

record the occlusal rims for the initial arch form, for setting denture teeth, and for denture wax-up.

is a softer wax used for impressions in cool climates.

is a wax of medium hardness used for impressions in moderate climates.

is a harder wax used for impressions in tropical climates.

a classification of waxes used either in the clinical or laboratory setting for multiple procedures.

The three types of processing waxes are

boxing wax, utility wax, and sticky wax.

Boxing wax is often used

to form a wall or box around a preliminary impression when it is poured up, producing a cleaner model

extending the borders of an impression tray and covering brackets in orthodontic treatment

Sticky wax is best used

in the laboratory in fabrication of castings.

two types of impression waxes

corrective impression wax and bite registration wax.

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part 4

Question	Answer
Dental waxes is derived from a specific by-product. They are derived from either	natural products, animal by-products, or synthetic products
Paraffin	derived from mineral
Ceresin	derived from mineral
Beeswax	derived from animal
Candelilla	derived from plant
Carnauba	derived from plant
Gum Dammar	derived from plant
Rosin	derived from plant
Dental waxes are categorized into three general classifications:	pattern waxes, processing waxes, and impression waxes.
Pattern wax is a specific type of wax used in the	construction of metal castings, and also for the base in the fabrication of dentures
The three types of pattern wax	inlay wax, casting wax, and baseplate wax.
Inlay wax is a hard, brittle wax made from	paraffin wax, carnauba wax, resin, and beeswax
The dental laboratory technician uses inlay wax to	create a pattern of the indirect restoration on a model.
Inlay waxes are classified according to	how they flow
inlay wax Type A	is a hard wax used for direct wax patterns in the mouth.
inlay wax Type B	is a medium inlay wax used for indirect wax patterns on dies
inlay wax type c	a soft inlay wax used for indirect waxing techniques in the dental laboratory.
Casting wax	consisting of paraffin, ceresin, beeswax, and resins.
Casting waxes are used for	single-tooth indirect restorations and fixed bridges and for casting metal portions of a partial denture.
Baseplate wax is used to	record the occlusal rims for the initial arch form, for setting denture teeth, and for denture wax-up.
The American Dental Association (ADA) classifies baseplate wax as the following three types:	type 1,2 and 3
Type I	is a softer wax used for impressions in cool climates.
Type II	is a wax of medium hardness used for impressions in moderate climates.
Type III	is a harder wax used for impressions in tropical climates.
Processing wax is	a classification of waxes used either in the clinical or laboratory setting for multiple procedures.
The three types of processing waxes are	boxing wax, utility wax, and sticky wax.
Boxing wax is often used	to form a wall or box around a preliminary impression when it is poured up, producing a cleaner model
Uses of utility wax	extending the borders of an impression tray and covering brackets in orthodontic treatment
Sticky wax is best used	in the laboratory in fabrication of castings.
two types of impression waxes	corrective impression wax and bite registration wax.
Bite wafers are another example	of bite registration wax

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