wax pattern


wax pat·tern

a pattern of wax that, when invested and burned out or otherwise eliminated, will produce a mold in which a casting may be made. Synonym(s): wax form

wax pattern

A molded or carved pattern in wax used extensively in dentistry and jewelry-making whereby casts are made using the lost wax technique.

wax pat·tern

(waks patĕrn) Casting wax molded or carved to replicate a restoration to replace missing tooth structure or to produce a metal framework for a removable prosthesis.