Waxes In Dentistry
“What are waxes in dentistry? A detailed question and answers guide”
Classify dental waxes.
Answer:
During the construction of dentures and many other appliances waxes are used as a modeling material, different types of waxes are used to prepare patterns for alloy casting.
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Classification of Dental Waxes:
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1. According to use in dentistry:
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2. According to origin:
Mineral waxes : Paraffin wax and microcrystalline waxes (distillation product of petroleum)
Plant waxes : Carnauba wax, candelilla wax, Japan wax, and cocoa butter
Insect waxes : Bee wax
Animal wax : Spermaceti (obtained from the sperm of a whale).
ISO Classification (ISO 15854: 2005) for Casting Inlay and Base Plate Wax:
As per ISO two types of wax are present which are sub-classified based on their characteristics which represent their hardness.
- Type I (casting wax) — For cast metal restorations
- Class 1: Soft.
- Class 2: Hard.
- Type II (base plate wax)—For denture bases and occlusal rims.
- Class 1: Soft
- Class 2: Hard
- Class 3: Extra hard.
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Question 2. Write a short note on the dental application of waxes.
Answer:
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