Dan Pãtroi¹, Georgiana Florentina Gheorghe²*, Laura Iosif ³* and Carmen Larisa Nicolae⁴

¹Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Titu Maiorescu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
²Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
³Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
⁴Department of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania

*Corresponding Author: Georgiana Florentina Gheorghe, Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania  and Laura Iosif, Department of Proshetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania. georgiana.gheorghe@umfcd.ro; Laura Iosif: laura.iosif@umfcd.ro .

Received: March 24, 2025; Published: April 04, 2025

Abstract

In modern prosthodontics, achieving optimal esthetic outcomes is essential for both patient satisfaction and functional success. This article explores three key esthetic techniques widely used in contemporary practice: Wax-up, Mock-up, and Digital Smile Design (DSD). The Wax-up technique allows for the creation of a detailed model to plan and visualize restorations, offering a tangible representation of the desired outcome. The Mock-up technique, often employed in conjunction with the wax-up, provides a provisional, in-mouth preview of the final result, enabling both the clinician and patient to assess and adjust the esthetic design before permanent restorations. Lastly, Digital Smile Design (DSD) integrates advanced digital technology, offering precise and customizable planning for esthetic restorations based on facial and dental analysis. These techniques, when used together, help ensure predictable, personalized, and aesthetically pleasing results, aligning with the growing demand for high-quality esthetic dentistry in modern prosthodontics.

 Keywords: Wax-Up; Mock-Up; Digital Smile Design; Esthetic Restorations

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Citation

Citation: Georgiana Florentina Gheorghe., et al. “The Esthetic Techniques in Prosthodontics: Wax-up, Mock-up, and Digital Smile Design in Modern Practice”.Acta Scientific Medical Sciences 9.4 (2025): 19-31.

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