Introduction: The purpose of dental rehabilitation is to ensure that the sthomatognathic system is properly taken care of, considering its aesthetic and functional requirements. The diagnostic phase of stomatoprosthetic care is essential when we want the restoration to be of good quality and to meet the patient's wishes. The diagnostic mock-up is a tool that helps us plan the next steps in the treatment and is an excellent instrument of communication between the members of the dental team and the patient. The diagnostic mock-up is essential when dealing with more complex cases of dental care. It can be produced either in a conventional way or digitally, the latter being faster, cheaper and more established in modern dentistry. Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to present a diagnostic mock-up made by the digital method, the conventional method and a comparison between the two methods and its role in dental prosthetic care. Methods: The method of the thesis is a theoretical descriptive method based on a review of the literature and a projection method based on the production of a mock-up using a modern digital technique and a conventional technique. Results: Results show the process of creating a diagnostic mock-up using digital method and wax-up technique. The laboratory process is described, which also included making of the models, wax-up, scanning, digital modelling and creating mock-ups using additive technology. The anatomical principles of the teeth, functional requirements and aesthetic needs were taken into account. Mock-up is an essential component in the planning of complex dental prosthetic care and allows better communication between the dentist, laboratory dental technician and the patient. Discussion and conclusion: In recent years, dentistry has undergone enormous technological advances, driven by the need for aesthetically superior solutions for the stomatognathic system. In addition to the biological and functional aspects, a healthy, natural and confident smile is increasingly being emphasised. This has triggered the development of new technologies that allow more precise, comfortable, rapid and less invasive care of the dental and periodontal tissues. In dentistry, clear communication between team members and patients is the key. The diagnostic mock-up is a tool that allows two-way communication, matching the aesthetic wishes of the patient with the physiological requirements of restorative care. Digital technologies such as e.g. the use of scanners, CAD/CAM systems allow for faster and more efficient results in the design and fabrication of restorations. The digital approach to diagnostic mock-up is faster and allows far greater reproducibility. Diagnostic mock-up is an essential part of complex dental care, enabling accurate communication, planning and achieving optimal results.
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