Prosthodontics: Fixed and Removable Assist · CDA

What is the purpose of a wax rim in removable denture fabrication?

To permanently secure the denture base
To record vertical dimension of occlusion and jaw relations
To polish the final denture before delivery
To cement the final teeth into the base

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Correct answer: To record vertical dimension of occlusion and jaw relations

A wax rim is used during jaw relation records to help establish correct vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) and the proper maxilla-mandible relationship before denture processing.

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