Wax-up waxes (GEO Snow-white L opaque and GEO Snow-white L transparent) are used for the functional and aesthetic planning of a dental prosthesis. They are used on diagnostic models or master models in the articulator on various types of frameworks (metal, all-ceramic, etc.). A white or tooth-colored modeling wax is used for this purpose.
White wax-ups are particularly suitable for showing patients the final prosthetic work . Compared to conventional modeling waxes, the color of this wax is closer to the color of the final aesthetic veneer. This allows patients to obtain a very concrete image of their denture .
Opaque wax has high hiding power even in very thin layers , an important property on a metal structure. In addition to the classic wax-up process, its main application is the wax coating of secondary telescopic crowns.