What are the benefits of a digital dental lab?
As more and more dentists incorporate digital technologies into their practices, dental labs are evolving to meet the demands of modern dental care. Digital dental labs offer innovative solutions that improve the precision and quality of dental restorations while offering faster turnaround times. By adopting digital workflows, these labs are transforming the way dentists provide patient care, making it easier than ever to deliver bespoke, high-quality treatments. Read this article to learn more about digital dental labs, their services and the benefits of partnering with them.
What is a digital dental lab?
A digital dental lab designs and manufactures dental restorations and appliances using a fully digital workflow. Dentists and technicians can gain a comprehensive view of the patient’s dental situation. This helps with diagnosis, treatment planning, and visualization of the expected treatment outcome.
This approach relies on dentists using digital tools such as:
photo equipment
and a dental cloud.
With the help of these tools, dental clinics capture precise patient data and create a comprehensive patient avatar. The lab processes this data and uses CAD (computer-aided design) software to create an initial design and (computer-aided manufacturing) CAM systems for manufacturing. This streamlined digital approach results in custom-fit, high-quality dental restorations.
How partnering with a digital lab elevates your practice
Digital dental labs are transforming modern dentistry. They bring speed, precision, and quality to every restoration. By embracing digital workflows, dental practices can offer bespoke, made-to-matter solutions that improve patient care and streamline treatments from start to finish. Here’s how a digital dental lab can make a difference in your practice:
The benefits of our digital dental lab
4D designs powered by MODJAW
Dentesthetics is the first German dental lab to analyze jaw motion data with Modjaw in our designs. By incorporating the patient's jaw movements into a comprehensive 4D design, the technicians can virtually test-drive the perfect bite and occlusal relationship.
Precise fits with digital impressions
The dental restorations are based on digital impressions, which makes them highly accurate and perfectly fitting, reducing the need for adjustments and rework.
Bespoke restorations for unique patient needs
The digital tools allow for highly customized restorations that can be tailored to the specific needs of each patient, improving the fit and aesthetics.
Seamless collaboration through cloud communication
A dental cloud enables seamless communication between dentists and the digital lab during the design and treatment process. The platform allows real-time collaboration, feedback, and adjustments.
Comprehensive case documentation
The digital records in the dental cloud provide comprehensive and easily accessible documentation of all cases. Saved in the dental cloud, they serve for better tracking, analysis, and future reference.
Consistent quality in every restoration
Automated processes and digital design tools ensure consistent quality in every treatment and minimize the possibility of human error.
What does our digital dental lab look like?
Cloud Sharing
The digital data from the intraoral scan, face scan, photos and motion analysis are securely and quickly stored in the dental cloud platform “SmileCloud” to speed up collaboration and treatment planning between dentists and dental technicians.
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
We leverage advanced computer-aided design (CAD) technology to deliver precise, high-quality dental solutions. Using accurate digital impressions, our skilled technicians create detailed 3D and 4D models of the patient's teeth to design restorations that perfectly match the patient's unique dental structure.
MODJAW Software
As a MODJAW-certified dental lab, we process and analyse jaw motion data as a basis for 4D design. Motion data allows our dental technician to 'test drive' the design under real-life conditions, providing an exceptionally accurate analysis of jaw movements. This enables us to create dental restorations that seamlessly adapt to the patient's natural movement patterns.
Photo Studio
We take high quality photos and videos of patients in our in-house photo studio for case documentation and case presentation purposes during patient consultations. By showing the patients a visualization of their treatment results, they can make well-informed decisions.
3D Milling Machines
Our in-house 3D milling machines allow us to work with a variety of materials, including ceramics and zirconia, with exceptional precision and speed. The advanced CNC technology ensures consistently high quality and accuracy of fit, ultimately leading to improved patient care.
3D Printers
Our wide range of 3D printers, including FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling), SLA (Stereolithography) and DLP (Digital Light Processing), enable the precise and efficient production of dental models, splints, aligners, surgical guides, temporary and even definitive crowns and dentures.
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What appliances does our digital dental lab produce?
A digital dental lab offers a broad range of dental restorations and tools. Here are some of the key products that dentesthetics creates using advanced digital workflows:
2D, 3D, and 4D designs: For treatment planning and visualization.
Mock-ups: To help patients see the anticipated outcome.
Crowns, Veneers, and Bridges: Custom-made to fit and function naturally.
Splints and Nightguards: Providing protection and comfort.
3D prints like models, implant guides, memobites, and more for precise treatment support.
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Think about collaborating with a digital dental lab?
Our “10 Steps to Work with a Digital Dental Lab” guide shows you exactly how to get the best results for your patients.
No matter your experience with digital workflows, this guide makes it easy to get started and improve your results.
Unlock the future of practice with a digital lab
Switching to a digital dental lab can redefine your practice and enhance quality, speed, and precision in every treatment. Digital workflows reduce patient chair time and ensure a custom fit for each restoration. Cloud communication enables a seamless collaboration between your clinic and the lab. Dentesthetics offers the advanced tools and expertise to bring your practice into the digital age. Join us in embracing digital dentistry and see firsthand the difference it can make in patient care and practice growth.