Using the Master Diagnostic Model to enhance restorative success in implant treatment

Pretreatment planning is the most important step for definitive diagnosis and treatment. Often, the pretreatment phase consists of a radiograph and study models without confirmation of the patient's jaw relationships and how they affect dentition. The Master Diagnostic Model waxing technique confirms jaw relationships and determines which hard and soft tissues should be replaced on the articulated models. In addition, this technique allows the patient to observe and comprehend what the final result will resemble. Documentation of patients with various clinical situations using the Master Diagnostic Model technique is presented.