Dental labs provide the technology and expertise for crafting crowns and dentures. They also develop custom orthodontic appliances, each designed to enhance mouth function and appearance. At Mabel Dental, we focus on precision and customization, using high-quality materials to create dental restorations. Here is how our lab can help create and shape your smile:
Dental Restorations
Dental labs help fabricate and restore appliances that look and function like natural teeth. Whether it’s a crown, bridge, or veneer, a lab creates these appliances using specialized techniques and state-of-the-art equipment. At Mabel Dental, we offer E.Max restorations made from lithium disilicate. This provides both durability and strength, along with translucent aesthetics. Our CAD/CAM technology and press methods result in detailed and natural-looking teeth.
Zirconia restorations are another material we use for strength and lifelike appearance. Full-contour zirconia and layered zirconia help meet functional needs. A full-contour zirconia is key for durability, while layered options include a porcelain overlay for added visual details and realism.
Orthodontic Appliances
Orthodontic appliances help guide teeth into better alignment. They also correct issues like crowding, spacing, or bite problems. Orthodontic solutions include retainers, space maintainers, and more complex appliances. Each device is custom-made for an individual’s mouth, providing an effective treatment. Smile Shapers are clear aligners that help move teeth into place, offering an aesthetic alternative to traditional braces. Due to their translucent appearance, Smile Shapers provide a subtle solution for straightening teeth.
Custom Mouthguards
Mouthguards are designed to protect your teeth during sports or when you grind your teeth at night. They are custom-made to fit snugly over teeth, offering personalized protection. Nightguards are another solution for bruxism, helping prevent enamel wear, jaw pain, and tooth fractures caused by this condition. By cushioning the bite, these devices preserve the integrity of teeth.
Other conditions, such as sleep apnea, can also affect oral and systemic health. Interrupted breathing during sleep can lead to dry mouth, worn teeth, and gum issues. At Mable Dental, we create custom sleep apnea devices that help keep the airway open during the night. These oral appliances are crafted to fit comfortably and position the jaw to reduce airway obstruction.
Implants and Partial Dentures
Custom abutments and dental implants replace missing teeth. Cast custom abutments are fabricated using a UCLA plastic sheath. This is manufactured by a technician who waxes the material to create the shape, contour, and profile for the restoration. The custom appliance is patterned and placed in a burnout furnace. Once it reaches the correct temperature, it is then made into a specific alloy, such as gold. Abutments provide a connection between an implant and the final restoration.
Implants are milled using CAD/CAM technology for an exact fit. Implants integrate with the surrounding teeth, giving the appearance of a natural smile while providing the stability of a permanent tooth replacement. Elite Restorations undergo several steps, including shading, contouring, and polishing. These details are reserved for the most visible areas of the mouth.
Partial dentures come in a variety of materials, including SLM, titanium, and Vitallium 2000. Other flexible options include VisiClear, DuraCetal, and acrylic flippers. Each is tailored and custom-designed for multiple functions, including eating and speaking. Metal frames offer biocompatibility, including those made of a chrome cobalt alloy with no nickel.
Physical impressions or models are first scanned and then digitally sent to a dental lab. At Mabel Dental, our 3D-printed titanium frames are also biocompatible. They do not cause gingival inflammation or black tooth edges. They are lighter than conventional frameworks, corrosion-resistant, and reliable. Vitallium 2000 frames are fracture-resistant, improving patient comfort.
Dental Strength
Different materials suit different needs, including durability and strength. Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) restorations are designed for stability. A porcelain overlay helps mimic the appearance of natural tooth enamel. These materials are combined to create an appliance meant for the front and back of the mouth. Full-cast crowns are an option for individuals who need more strength for their posterior teeth. These restorations are crafted from metal for long-term durability. They are hand-finished and polished in a lab for a comfortable fit.
Other materials can include Kulzer Arctic, Ivoclar BlueLine, or Yamahachi Dental. Artificial teeth can be crafted in various shades to match a patient’s natural teeth. Other specialty materials include a wide variety of gold, such as open-face bicuspids, lugs, cutouts, and more. Some patients request that personalized accents or birthstones be added to their crowns.
Use Dental Labs for Mabel Dental Appliances
Using high-quality materials like chrome cobalt, our team at Mabel Dental can help craft dental appliances. This includes dentures, nightguards, abutments, and more. Whether you need a crown, an aligner, or a custom appliance, our team can fabricate tailored solutions that balance both form and function. Contact our lab today to learn more about our process and how we can help custom-create devices for your patients.
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