Dental Lab Products

Systems with a scanner, software and a mill allow labs of all sizes to bring start-to-finish CAD/CAM capabilities in-house.

A large-capacity mill brings versatility and self-sufficient production to labs fully invested in CAD/CAM production.

One of the greatest challenges in dentistry is the placement of metal-ceramic restorations which achieve a harmonious and esthetic appearance with adjacent natural dentition. Therefore, laboratory technicians require materials that offer outstanding esthetics, high strength and efficient productivity.

As part of their Chicago Dental Society Midwinter recap, Drs. John Flucke and Lou Graham discuss the value of loupes, lights and CAD/CAM.

Live out your standards in esthetics and individuality with style, quality and functionality from modern Europe with lay:art mixing trays. Choose from 8 different and all high quality mixing trays.  All trays fit into the ergonomically designed chassis with a protective and removable top. The range trays start from the glass tray with moistening stripes over self-moistening ceramic trays to natural agate or stylish glass trays.  

Quick bites for personal development and overall lab success.

After owning her own Denmark practice for 21 years, Dr. Lisbeth Skibsted joined a large medical practice situated in a health care building in Denmark. The complex includes 26 medical doctors, general practices, 12 physicians, chiropractors, a wide range of specialists, and her dental practice with 3 dentists, 2 hygienists and other staff. With a special interest in implants and cosmetics, Dr. Skibsted is always looking to learn about new techniques and new technologies.

BIOMET 3i announced a new collaboration with Sirona Dental, Inc. that utilizes the BIOMET 3i BellaTek® Encode® Impression System with the CEREC AC with Bluecam and CEREC AC with Omnicam. The collaboration will create intraoral impressions for custom abutments, resulting in simplified aesthetic restorations.

Model scanners, CAD software and milling equipment were once only found in the largest laboratories and milling centers. However, today they can be found in even one- to two-person laboratories. There is little doubt that technology is allowing laboratories to become more efficient, more productive and have more control and consistency in their work.

The Get Fit Faster campaign aims to educate clinicians about four key time-saving tools to optimize efficiency and profitability of CAD/CAM Dentistry.

Check out these companies exhibiting at the Midwinter Meeting for the first time.

3Shape will demo and reveal several new product innovations, including its new D900 dental lab scanner, at Chicago’s major February dental events.

DPR talked with Curtis Mitchem, D.M.D, about his personal experience with Align’s iTero imaging system.

Sirona Dental Systems this week announced that Jeffrey T. Slovin has become its chief executive officer in accordance with the succession plan previously announced on Nov. 16, 2012.

These Titanium Base Abutments serve as a connector between CAD/CAM individually fabricated crown/abutments and the implant. Two types of the base abutments are available: PRZ-ADP serving as an adapter between the Zirconium bridge and the implant; and PRZ Titanium base abutments for cementing to the custom-milled zirconium screw retained crown or bridge. They are available for use with major implant systems. HI-TEC Implants LTD. 972-9-9587775

From Faith Hill rocking braces to new dental product launches, here's what you missed from the week of Feb. 11.

February 19, 2013, marks the launch of our newest eNewsletter, Technique Geek. Each week, we'll feature a video technique of a product in use, offering step-by-step examples of clinical success. In this case, 3M ESPE offers a video how-to of Dr. Donald Erickson demonstrating how to create a crown on tooth No. 19 using the 3MTM True Definition Scanner.

As everyone in the dental industry knows, technology is moving at a rapid pace and helping dental technicians work faster as well. We were not able to fabricate restorations as quickly or accurately in the past but we have greatly surpassed what we used to be able to do with the invention of CAD/CAM and other technologically advanced equipment.

Jensen Dental has released an article reprint that outlines the key decision criteria dental laboratories should consider when selecting and implementing a CAD/CAM system for producing restorations. The article reprint can be downloaded for free.

The second part of the Tech Census offers insight from DPR Technology Editor Dr. John Flucke on the five technology categories covered. This section focuses on CAD/CAM technology.

Lee Culp, CDT, is featured in this month's DPR/E4D Difference Makers series, which highlights dental professionals who stand out and step up in their community.

The digitization of numerous dental laboratory processes has made the world much smaller and to some extent, leveled the playing field among laboratories.

We have had the chance to interview some of the most qualified, iconic dentists and dental professionals about the key factors they considered before deciding on a CAD/CAM technology investment and how those investments are helping to elevate patient care in their practices.

One clinician’s take on how the CEREC Omnicam has changed his practice.

When Robin Carden and the team at Glidewell Laboratories began the BruxZir development process in 2007, they wanted to create a monolithic zirconia material with improved translucency and strength. Carden led the process, with a team of about 50 people contributing. Thanks to President/CEO Jim Glidewell’s commitment to R&D and investment in the machines necessary to make it happen, BruxZir® Solid Zirconia was released in 2009, and has been gaining in popularity ever since.

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D4D Technologies, manufacturer of the E4D Dentist™ system, recently announced the introduction of E4D Compare™, an innovative adaptive learning technology tool for dental teaching institutions.

Benco Dental and 3M ESPE announced this month that Benco‚ the largest privately owned‚ full-service distributor of dental supplies‚ equipment and consulting‚ has qualified as the newest U.S.

A look at the All on 4 Denture Procedure using GC’s Nature-Cryl.

01. How did CADBlu first enter the dental market?