In this video, I show you how to make a putty key (putty index) for a diagnostic mock up. This putty key can also be used as a prepraration guide and to make the temporary restorations after the preparation stage.
The putty key can be made by your laboratory, but if you would like to save yourself some money, this is something that you can simply do yourself using the steps in this video.
You will need:
Diagnostic model
Putty
Light body PVS silicone
Scalpel
Chapters:
0:00 Intro and uses
0:27 Step 1: Making the putty key base
1:22 Step 2: Light body wash for better accuracy
2:10 Step 3: Removing from model
2:36 Step 4: Removing excess
3:55 Basics of how to use it
4:14 Extra tip for better quality
4:33 Outro