How to Order a Physical Wax-Up + Matrix

Benefits

  • Provide patients with a precise preview of their expected final outcome
  • Serves as a tool to assess tooth shape, smile line, occlusion, and vertical dimension
  • A matrix for temporaries is added automatically to the Physical Wax-Up
  • Turnaround time = 8 Business days

Scans Required to Fabricate

To fabricate a physical wax-up for your case, we need full arch scans of the maxillary (upper) and mandibular (lower) arches. 

How to Order in Chairside

Note: When ordering a physical wax-up, you must approve a design preview before we produce the Physical Wax-Up.

Step 1: From the main menu ordering screen, select "Wax-Up's & Matrix".

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Step 2: Select Physical Wax-Up + Matrix

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Matrix Materials

Clear Essix

This transparent matrix acts as a prep guide, allowing you to see the space available for the final restoration. It helps ensure proper tooth reduction and accurate temp placement.

Putty Matrix A traditional matrix material that provides strong support for fabricating temporaries.

 

How it is Fabricated

Our physical wax-ups are 3D-printed

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