Natural Wax Technique (NAT): Achieving Stable Static Occlusion

– Centric-static occlusal concept
– History and concept of the Natural Wax Technique (NAT)
– The fundamentals of the dental occlusal compass approach
– Dental occlusal compass concept approach, including:

- Color-coded segments
- Functional main directions.

– Utilization of the occlusal compass concept approach in:

- Protrusion (PT) movement
- Lateral excursion (LT) movement
- Mediotrusion (MT) movement
- Lateroprotusion (LPT) movement
- Medioprotrusion (MPT) movement
- Retrusive movement
- Immediate side shift (ISS).

– Application of the Natural Wax Technique (NAT) and functional wax-up
– Step-by-step protocols for the Natural Wax Technique (NAT).