What is the difference between titanium and zirconia abutments?

Titanium abutments provide superior strength and are ideal for posterior restorations and cases with high occlusal loads. They are highly durable, resistant to fracture, and support healthy tissue integration due to their biocompatibility. On the other hand, zirconia abutments offer superior aesthetics and are recommended for anterior restorations or areas with high aesthetic demands. These abutments are an excellent option for patients with a thin gingival tissue biotype because their toothlike color prevents the inevitable graying effect that can come from titanium abutments in these cases. While zirconia abutments are strong, they are best suited for less force-intensive areas where appearance is critical.

Are SMART 1 Implant Abutments compatible with all implant systems?

SMART 1 Implant Abutments are designed to be compatible with most major implant systems, ensuring flexibility for a wide range of restorative needs. This compatibility makes them an excellent choice for practices with multiple implant brands. Consult Burbank Dental Lab for detailed information regarding your preferred system. Their adaptability ensures a streamlined workflow and reliable integration into your existing protocols.

Why are custom abutments a better choice than stock abutments?

Custom abutments provide a tailored fit for each case, ensuring optimal support for the prosthetic restoration. Unlike stock abutments, which have a one-size-fits-all approach, custom abutments are designed to match the patient’s specific angulation, emergence profile, and tissue contours. This customization improves aesthetics, promotes tissue integration, and enhances functionality. Custom abutments also minimize the need for adjustments, saving valuable chair time and ensuring more predictable outcomes.

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Diagnostic wax-ups are designed with both function and esthetics in mind, to bring your treatment plans to life before the handpiece ever touches a tooth.

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In restorative and esthetic dentistry, planning is everything. A diagnostic wax-up is one of the most powerful tools dentists have for visualizing outcomes, improving communication, and enhancing case acceptance. Whether you’re restoring a single tooth or designing a full-mouth rehabilitation, wax-ups serve as a roadmap for clinical success.

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What Is A Diagnostic Wax-Up?

A diagnostic wax-up is a dental model where missing or planned restorations are sculpted in wax on a stone or 3D-printed model of the patient’s teeth. This preview of the final result enables dentists to assess tooth position, occlusion, morphology, and esthetic contours.

Wax-ups are utilized in a wide range of treatment plans, including veneer cases, crown lengthening, implant restorations, bridges, and full-arch rehabilitations. They can be functional, esthetic, or both, depending on the treatment goals.

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Key Features of
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Visual treatment preview – Provides a physical or digital model of proposed restorations before beginning irreversible procedures.
Case planning tool – Helps evaluate occlusion, vertical dimension, and restorative space.
Patient communication – Improves understanding and boosts treatment acceptance by showing patients what to expect.
Functional evaluation – Identifies occlusal or spacing issues early, reducing mid-treatment surprises.
Template for provisionals – Acts as a blueprint for fabricating temporary restorations that guide soft tissue and function.
Custom designed – Tailored to individual patient anatomy and clinical goals.

Indications for Use

Diagnostic wax-ups are recommended for:

Smile design and esthetic makeovers
Full-mouth rehabilitations
Implant planning and provisionalization
Complex restorative cases
Orthodontic and interdisciplinary treatment coordination
Crown lengthening or gingival recontouring evaluation

At Burbank Dental Lab, we are committed to providing exceptional provisional restorations that meet both functional and aesthetic requirements.

Clinical Guidelines

To ensure your wax-up is as accurate and useful as possible, please provide the following:

Upper and lower impressions or digital scans – High-quality models or STL files. (See above image under What Is A Diagnostic-Wax Up?)
Bite registration – Record accurate occlusion and vertical dimension.
Photos and shade information – Include patient photos (smile, retracted, profile) to help guide esthetic contouring.
Treatment goals – Notes on tooth positioning, changes in length or shape, vertical changes, or planned surgical procedures.
Restoration type – Specify whether you’re planning veneers, dental crowns, bridges, or implant-supported restorations.

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Diagnostic wax-ups are non-restorative planning tools. They are used to inform treatment decisions and guide provisional fabrication or surgical planning. Once completed, wax-ups can be duplicated to create matrix guides, silicone indexes, or stents for use during tooth preparation or provisionalization.

Patient discussion tool – Use the wax-up to visually explain proposed changes, helping patients visualize the final outcome.
Feedback collection – Temporaries made from wax-ups offer a preview for patients, allowing them to provide input before final restorations.
Improved case acceptance – Showing the transformation with a wax-up can help reinforce treatment value and secure patient commitment.

Chairside Adustments

While wax-ups are crafted to be as precise as possible, clinicians may sometimes request minor modifications:

Additive changes – Wax can be added to modify contours or demonstrate alternate designs.
Tooth positioning – Discuss with our dental lab if mock-up changes are needed based on facial analysis or occlusal issues.
Template adjustment – When using the wax-up to fabricate provisionals, our team can provide a clear matrix or putty stent for easy chairside adaptation.

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At Burbank Dental Lab, we understand that a wax-up isn’t just a model; it’s the start of a successful treatment plan.

Here’s what sets our wax-ups apart:

Attention to detail – Every wax-up is carefully sculpted with esthetics, occlusion, and function in mind.
Custom collaboration – Our technicians work closely with you to ensure the wax-up accurately reflects your clinical vision.
Digital & traditional options – We accept both digital impressions and conventional models for ultimate convenience.
Esthetic preview services – Smile design previews available for complex or cosmetic cases.
Quick turnaround – Standard and expedited services available to keep your cases on schedule.

A diagnostic wax-up is a powerful communication and planning tool that gives both the dentist and patient a clear vision of the final result.

Whether you’re mapping out a single crown or designing an entire smile makeover, Burbank Dental Lab is your trusted partner for precision-crafted, esthetically driven wax-ups.

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