Dental labs create and craft restorations and appliances, such as mouthguards or dentures. Technology advancements have helped improve the precision and efficiency of dental patient oral devices. Here’s what technology is used in dental labs:
1. Digital Imaging and Scans
Dental impressions might be uncomfortable for some patients and can be replaced with digital imaging and intraoral scanning. These technologies help capture a 3D image of a patient’s mouth. It also avoids the need to use messy impression materials. The digital data is then turned into an STL file and sent to our lab at Mabel Dental. Existing models or impressions are another option to send.
Once we have the STL files, we will manipulate them to create a mold or scan existing models to create a digital file. We then custom fabricate appliances for restorations. This includes a digital study or bite model. Our team also develops removables, fixed appliances, or implants.
2. CAD/CAM Technology
CAD/CAM systems can be created, designed, and fabricated in dental labs. Professionals utilize the CAD software for crafting restorations, which are then moved to the CAM machinery. By integrating these technologies, it helps reduce production time. It also creates complex dental prosthetics with precision. Here are some appliances created using this technology:
- Dentures
- Mouthguards
- Splints
- Full Cast
- Snap-on designs
3. 3D Printing
3D printing can make various digital models, including the Impak Milled or soft nightguards. Some printing might be used to make clear splints directly from digital scans. This creates a comfortable fit for patients with long-lasting durability. Other options to create include hard-processed acrylic or soft/hard combination mouthguards.
4. Laser Welding
Laser welding technology helps repair metal components in dental prosthetics. Our team at Mabel Dental Lab uses laser welding to cast removable partial dentures. This method allows professionals to fix repairs without damaging materials like porcelain or acrylic teeth. Laser welding also removes the need for soldering, as it joins metals directly, enhancing the strength of the appliance.
5. Advanced Materials
Different materials, such as zirconia or E.max, will help produce different results. Dental appliances have advanced with quality and aesthetic restorations. At Mabel Dental Labs, we use zirconia for crowns and bridges, which is key to strength and a natural appearance. E.max is a lithium disilicate glass ceramic. This offers translucency and durability, which makes it ideal for veneers, crowns, or bridges. Other materials we use include Lucitone 199 Acrylic. This is used to provide strength and a natural appearance for teeth. Porcelain fused with metal (PFM) is ideal for crowns and bridges.
6. Denture and Partial Fabrication
Our dental lab offers a range of partial and denture appliances. This includes several different options, including cast metal or acrylic partials. Our lab offers three quality denture lines: advantage, standard, and premium. These fabricated appliances come in a variety of shades and are manufactured with durable materials. This includes appliances made of cast metal or acrylic. Implant dentures are also an option, and they are made with acrylic. They’re fabricated to fit implants in the patient’s existing jaw and created with a comfortable fit.
7. Dental Devices
Fabrication techniques for creating high-quality dental devices include both machinery and material. Our nightguards, mouthguards, or bite splints are designed for durability and strength. Utilizing precise digital scans helps reduce and prevent certain conditions, including bruxism. Teeth grinding can be prevented using nightguards to reduce wear on teeth and alleviate jaw discomfort.
Our technology can protect athletes by designing and fabricating mouthguards with shock absorption. It also helps minimize injury risks. Bite splints help relieve tension and support jaw alignment. By using digital design and 3D printing, our team at Mabel Dental Lab will make sure patients have the right fit. We design for protection and comfort using high-quality materials.
8. Repair Services
Our team can repair existing appliances, whether it’s dentures, partials, relines, or rebases. This includes adding teeth, replacing missing or lost teeth, or adding teeth to partial dentures. Our team can repair fractures, add metal clasps on frameworks, or repair flexible materials.
If adding teeth to a partial, make sure to take a pick-up impression. Once the impression is taken, remove all pastes or adhesives from the tissue before pouring the model. Make sure the partial is fully seated before pouring. Forward the impression to our lab with instructions about the missing tooth or teeth.
Use Mabel Dental Lab For Advanced Technologies
Using advanced technology, such as CAD/CAM systems or laser welding, helps produce durable restorations. Our team uses high-quality materials to manufacture dentures, partials, implants, and more. Contact our office today at Mabel Dental to learn more about how our systems create comfortable fits, such as mouthguards and splints. We also source quality materials, like acrylics, metal clasps, and more. We’ll help create digital impressions of patient’s teeth to create restorations or repairs.
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