Webinar Taking Your Understanding of Dentures and Wax-Ups to the Next Level Part 1

Part I of this 2-part series covers the tools and materials used while Part II will cover tips and techniques. Within the 2-part series covered topics include but not limited to:

Rationale and use of heat controlled waxing instruments, highlighting the Whip Mix Digital Touch-Wax carving pencil.
Wax choices for selective areas of the denture, and how melting temperatures and wax hardness effects the final appearance.
Understanding what constitutes natural looking contour and texture in the base, and techniques to attain subtlety in wax which projects a natural appearance.
Techniques and tips concerning framing the teeth in wax, and designing emergence profiles based on tooth position.

Thomas Zaleske

Thomas Zaleske is a member of the Association of Indiana Dental Laboratories and past founding member of the Chicagoland Dental Technicians Study Group. Tom has enjoyed 30+ years practicing as a dental technician and lab owner. His participation as an-in house technician, single technician lab owner, laboratory and manufacturing consultant, and product developer gives Tom a unique perspective, which is reflected in his presentation style.