Diagnostic Wax-Up
A diagnostic wax-up translates restorative objectives into a clear three-dimensional proposal for preparation guidance, provisionalization and patient communication. Whether digital or traditional, it lets you and your patient agree on length, proportion, midline and incisal position before a bur touches a tooth. Send the case goals and records, and we design the wax-up to your vision.
Where a diagnostic wax-up fits
- Case acceptance: A visual proposal that helps patients say yes to treatment.
- Preparation guidance: A blueprint for reduction guides and provisional matrices.
- Complex and esthetic cases: Full-mouth, anterior and implant cases planned before you prep.
From wax-up to predictable restorations
A diagnostic wax-up is where the case is won. Approve the shape and proportion first, and the definitive restorations follow the same plan instead of chasing it. We can output the wax-up digitally for reduction guides, mock-ups and provisional matrices, so the plan carries straight into the mouth. Functional wax-ups also let you test the occlusal scheme before committing.
What's included
- Design reviewed against your prescription and submitted records
- Digital and traditional case submissions supported
- Material and workflow guidance before production
- Quality-control review completed before delivery
- Major scanner workflows and open STL or PLY files accepted
- Case-specific technical support from the Laguna team
Questions? Call us at +1 (916) 688-1333, 7 days a week.
Frequently asked questions
Send a completed prescription, a digital scan or impression, opposing arch, bite record, photographs and your esthetic goals such as length, midline and incisal position. Complete records let us design the diagnostic wax-up to plan.
Yes. We accept major intraoral scanner workflows and open STL or PLY files. Contact our team if you need help connecting your scanner or transferring a case.
The standard estimate is 3 to 5 days in lab. Timing varies with the number of units and complexity, so confirm the current schedule when submitting.
Yes. We can output the diagnostic wax-up for reduction guides, chairside mock-ups and provisional matrices, so the approved plan transfers to the mouth.
Rush service may be available depending on case type, records and the production schedule. Call before sending so we can confirm feasibility and your requested delivery date.