DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF PRECISION DENTAL DEVICE FOR IMPROVED. DENTAL PROSTHESIS FABRICATION: WAX MELTING DEVICE

This research was conducted to analyze the "Design and Development of Precision Dental Device for Improved Dental Prosthesis Fabrication: Wax Melting Device". The aim of the study is to compare the efficiency and accuracy of the dental wax melting device with traditional methods of shaping wax, such as using a carving knife and hot water. Four objectives were formulated. which were to: determine the possibility of using local materials in fabricaling a dental laboratory wax melling device, identify method that can be used to, fabricate dental Wax melting device. find out the cost and availability of materials that can be used for the fabrication of dental wax melting device, identify ways dental wax melting device can reduce gas Usage in the dental laboratory. The research design used for the study was experimental desıgn. Findings revealed that the device was efficient and. functional. Also it was discovered that the time used in melting the modelling wax was less the time used in conventional melting of wax using wax knife. The electric wax knife melted the wax faster than the conventional wax knife, but the time was longer than that of the wax melting device. Majority of the assessors said that the structural outlook of the device was very good. Also, majority of the assessors said that the duration of device (battery life) of the device was very good, and majority of the assessors agreed that time taken for the device to get hot before using was good. Based on the findings from this study, it can be concluded that, the construction of a wax melting device for dental prosthesis fabrication is a crucial aspect of dental prosthodontics. The device should be designed to provide precise control over the melting temperature of wax, ensuring the quality of wax patterns for dental prostheses, including the fabrication of wax patterns for prosthesis, allceramic crowns, metal prostheses, and casts for prostheses, The device should be safe and easy to use in a dental laboratory setting, The ultimate goal of this project is to develop a wax melling device that improves the aceuracy and efficiency of wax pattern fabrication, ultimately enhancing the quality of dental restorations. A wax melting device iS essential light equipment in dental laboratories that offers precision, time-saving, enhanced efficiency, consistency in temperature, increased safety, and versatility. Dental Technologists can use the equipment to shape and manipulate wax to create high-quality dental appliances that meet the needs of their patients, Increase Investing productivity, in a reduce wax co heater ts. is a wise decision that, can help dental laboratories