Wax up of the week

[nvarras]

Yes I do.


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[Marcusthegladiator CDT]

Yes I do.


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Right now someone is behind my shoulder saying, "Look! Look at this gumline on Instagram."


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[JohnWilson]

Why do we share photos of dentures anyway? Are we oooing and ahhhing at teeth placement? Or dropping our jaws at the esthetics of pre fab teeth? It must be the gum line and tissue contours were spose to be looking at. Whoopedy DO!

Are you serious Marcus?

If you are then you have no clue as to the skill required to set teeth correctly and wax up anatomically for both proper function and esthetics. The techs showing their work in this thread are proud of their craft and they are sharing what they feel is quality work. Many times we request constructive criticism on how to improve, this segment of the industry (denture techs) in my opinion will have more long term viability in this market than ceramists. I don't want to start a pissing contest on which segment is more valuable because knowledge is always valuable. I do think there are far fewer quality denture techs today and many more quality ceramists struggling to find a place in this industry. If you are a ceramist and have no aspirations of becoming a business owner you most likely will be looking for cross training in the future.

 

[DentureDude]

well said John.
every fixed lab i know is now trying to get into removables to help make ends meet.
am i worried? raised all my prices 25% within a year and i still cant seem to get any time off.
i don't blame them. i would do the same if it came down to survival.

could i do fixed? absolutely.
have i ever wanted to? never. i have real respect for the artist that do it. its quite amazing work. there is no doubt. but.. it just doesn't appeal to me. never has. i would rather build an engine, make a beautiful piece of furniture or maybe an acoustic guitar,.. than paint a picasso with a tiny brush all day. i like a little something more in my hands. i don't have to wear a mask, and have never had to wear loops much less look through a microscope all day.

i enjoy seeing happy old people smiling and eating. sometimes they don't have much else left to be happy about.

 

[DentureDude]

Why do we share photos of dentures anyway? Are we oooing and ahhhing at teeth placement? Or dropping our jaws at the esthetics of pre fab teeth? It must be the gum line and tissue contours were spose to be looking at. Whoopedy DO!

whats most interesting is you never mentioned function?
oh thats right. all your stuff is bonded in solid. cant move around during mastication..
now that sounds easy.

 

[Marcusthegladiator CDT]

whats most interesting is you never mentioned function?
oh thats right. all your stuff is bonded in solid. cant move around during mastication..
now that sounds easy.

You can see all that in a photo?
Min $200? Your saying your two hands alone produce $400k+ a year. Who you tryin to kid?

 

[droberts]

You can see all that in a photo?
Min $200? Your saying your two hands alone produce $400k+ a year. Who you tryin to kid?

Marcus, Cameras don't lie. They can improve on your ability to fabricate a better prosthesis.
With the demand of removables right now, we all try to improve. Its interesting that I
spoke with a few dental lab students a few weeks ago. They all want to be a ceramist???
As for the $400K? Sure, we can. Right now up 21% and now have hired a full time
tech. Now work 4.5 days with no weekends. Life is good

 

[Marcusthegladiator CDT]

Marcus, Cameras don't lie. They can improve on your ability to fabricate a better prosthesis.
With the demand of removables right now, we all try to improve. Its interesting that I
spoke with a few dental lab students a few weeks ago. They all want to be a ceramist???
As for the $400K? Sure, we can. Right now up 21% and now have hired a full time
tech. Now work 4.5 days with no weekends. Life is good

Denture techs don't make $400k a year. And a lab owner who is a denture tech does not produce $400k with his own labor.

 

[DentureDude]

Denture techs don't make $400k a year. And a lab owner who is a denture tech does not produce $400k with his own labor.

nobody ever said that.

but can a good denture tech setting up make $200 in an hour including the teeth mark up?

absolutely. happens all the time. but nobody ever said (or implied) it happens every hour of every day. there are other things to do right?
don't be silly.

 

[Marcusthegladiator CDT]

nobody ever said that.

but can a good denture tech setting up make $200 in an hour including the teeth mark up?

absolutely. happens all the time. but nobody ever said (or implied) it happens every hour of every day. there are other things to do right?
don't be silly.

Then its not a good argument.
"There was this one time I e two hundred dollars in an hour."-Silly

 

[DentureDude]

nobody ever said that either??

what do you consider a good argument?

when you can just make up your own quotes?

 

[DentureDude]

Then its not a good argument.
"There was this one time I e two hundred dollars in an hour."-Silly

I think i see the problem your having here.

It doesnt always have to be perceived as an argument.
Sometimes.. Its just a discussion.

 

[Marcusthegladiator CDT]

I think i see the problem your having here.

It's dosent always have to be perceived as an argument.
Sometimes.. Its just a discussion.

Yea but still.

 

[danalab]

Hey these dentures look great. I wish that I could get you to do some set ups for me like that. It is really hard to get some of the newer guys to get form and function along with esthetics. Don't give classes do you?

I totally agree this is a great set up. Thank you for sharing and I also wish you gave tutorials.

 

[denturist-student]

Well this is a wax up I did for a try in for temps for a future metal ceramic screw retained splint.
e the wax up pretty much like the finals will be with no flanges.
Not sure if the Dr is going to make the temps or send it back to me to make.
First time for me using denture teeth.
Packed a cold pack with it and sending it next day to California don't want it to melt.
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I think this setup and contouring raises the bar on esthetics and technological skill a huge amount....To me it is absolutely flawless.

 

[Thedentureman]

its called wax up of the week ****

 

[Marcusthegladiator CDT]

I got this case yesterday and need it finished for when we come back next week. Building veneers on lower from 1st bi to bi. First comes the diagnostic waxup. I prepped for veneers and threw the wax on. Dr. wanted to keep the same plane and arch. So I build a guide table before prepping.
I'll show this to the doc next week, make any adjustments necessary, then build a prep guide and matrix for temps. Then later well build the case.

 

[rkm rdt]

lingual food traps if you don't prep for crowns.

Nice waxup though.

 

[Marcusthegladiator CDT]

lingual food traps if you don't prep for crowns.

Nice waxup though.

I try an prep lite/minimal. At least less than I know the doc will. I don't want him to have trouble seating the matrix. And I'm sure he'll wrap the preps very well. He's a very good doc. Very good. So he'll surely have temp material flow through to the lingual he can cleanup nicely. I'll mention that though when he sees the waxup.


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[Cbite Dental Products]

There are a lot of talkers on this site. Let's start posting pictures of denture wax ups. And let the network beat them up.

I just posted...first time ever anywhere...waiting to hear from them...(...sigh...)