Dentallab

Dentallab is a dental laboratory that fabricates prosthetic devices and appliances used in dentistry. Working on behalf of dentists or dental specialists, a dentallab produces crowns, bridges, dentures, implant restorations, veneers, inlays and onlays, orthodontic appliances, and other prosthetic components according to prescriptions and impressions or digital scans from patients.

The typical workflow begins with an impression or intraoral scan sent by the dentist. A physical study model is cast or a digital geometry is prepared in CAD software. The prosthesis is manufactured using CAM milling, 3D printing, or traditional methods such as casting, followed by finishing, staining, glazing, and quality checks before delivery.

Materials used include ceramics such as lithium disilicate and zirconia, metals such as cobalt-chromium, nickel-chromium, or gold alloys, and polymers such as PMMA. CAD/CAM systems facilitate digital design and milling, while porcelain layering provides esthetic surfaces in many restorations.

Dentallabs operate as service providers to dental clinics and hospitals. Effective communication with clinicians is essential for accurate shade matching, fit, and timely delivery. The rise of digital dentistry has increased the use of intraoral scanners, digital design, and on-site or centralized milling and printing services.

Quality and safety considerations include infection control and sterilization of instruments, data protection for patient information, and adherence to national or regional regulatory standards. Accreditation by professional or trade bodies is common in some regions.