Inlays, onlays, and veneers are small — and that is exactly why wax choice decides the fit.
Why wax for small prep
A milled wax pattern holds a 0.05 mm margin on a veneer far more repeatably than a hand-waxed one, and burns out cleanly so the pressed ceramic seats. A printed pattern risks ash in a tiny coping.
Per restoration
| Restoration | Wax note |
|---|---|
| Inlay | Low-shrink, hold the isthmus |
| Onlay | Support cusp capping |
| Veneer | High-contrast for the margin |
Tip
For veneers, design the wax 0.1 mm proud of final and a quick lab putty check catches any coping error before press.
Pick the grade from our wax range for small-prep work.
Per-restoration detail
| Type | Margin note |
|---|---|
| Inlay | Hold the isthmus, 1.0 mm wall |
| Onlay | Cusp cap 2.0 mm |
| Veneer | 0.1 mm proud, putty check |
Press tip
For a thin veneer, a slow press at the low end of the range avoids a short fill; a fast press at the high end risks a fin. Match speed to the ingot, not the furnace default.