Although wax is commonly used to record the protrusive occlusal registration for functional appliances, it is not without its disadvantages. In restorative dentistry silicone occlusal registration materials have been developed to overcome some of the drawbacks of wax. This paper presents a method of utilizing these new materials in orthodontics.
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