Manual Smile Design (Wax Up)
Diagnostic wax-ups on stone models for clinicians who prefer an analogue workflow or need a physical reference. Made by Swift Lab, Ras Al Khaimah.
About Manual Smile Design (Wax Up)
A manual smile design, or diagnostic wax-up, is created by hand in wax on stone models. It gives a physical, three-dimensional reference of the planned result that you and your patient can hold and evaluate.
Wax-ups are also the basis for mock-up stents and preparation guides, and they remain a reliable choice for clinicians who prefer an analogue workflow.
When to choose Manual Smile Design (Wax Up)
Indications
- Clinicians who prefer analogue planning
- Cases that need a physical reference
- Fabricating mock-up stents and preparation guides
- Treatment planning discussions with patients
Benefits
- Tangible 3D reference
- Basis for mock-ups and guides
- Works with conventional impressions
- Hand-crafted detail
Clinical notes
- Needs accurate impressions or printed models
- Share treatment goals clearly on the prescription
- Can be combined with a digital design
From your clinic to delivery
Records
Send facial photos, a short video and intraoral scans.
Design
We create the smile design and, if needed, an AI motion preview.
Mock-up
A wax-up and stent let the patient try the smile before preparation.
Final restorations
Veneers, crowns or bridges are produced from the approved design.
Sending us your case
What to send us
- Full-face smiling photo and retracted photo
- Short video of the patient talking and smiling
- Intraoral scans of both arches
- Your treatment goals and any patient wishes
Turnaround and warranty
Standard cases of 1 to 3 units are ready in 3 working days and 4 to 10 units in 4 working days. Full-mouth and complex cases take around 7 working days. Urgent cases can be arranged on request. Our restorations carry a one-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
Swift Lab is based at Julphar Business Tower, Al Nakheel, Ras Al Khaimah, and serves clinics in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah with courier collection and digital case submission.
Manual Smile Design (Wax Up): common questions
Can’t find your answer? Our technicians are happy to discuss your case.
Yes. We offer both digital and manual smile design.
Yes. We make a stent from the wax-up so you can place a temporary mock-up in the mouth.
Yes. We print the models from your scan and wax up on them.
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