The Complete Workflow of a Digital Dental Lab
In today’s rapidly evolving dental industry, digitalization has become the foundation of efficiency and precision. At Sunflower Dental Lab, we have built a fully digital workflow that integrates CAD/CAM technology, dental milling, and quality control, ensuring that every restoration meets the highest clinical and aesthetic standards.
1. Digital Impressions: The First Step
The journey begins with a digital scan from the dentist’s office. Instead of relying on traditional impressions, intraoral scanners provide accurate 3D images of the patient’s dentition, eliminating errors caused by manual impressions.
Image suggestion: A 3D intraoral scan displayed on a computer screen.
2. CAD Design: Precision from the Start
Our skilled dental technicians use CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software to design crowns, bridges, and dentures. This step allows for accurate anatomy, proper occlusion, and esthetic customization tailored to each patient.
️Image suggestion: A CAD design software screenshot showing a zirconia crown design.
3. CAM & Milling: From Design to Reality
Once the design is finalized, it is transferred to our CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) system. With advanced dental milling machines, zirconia and other materials are precisely shaped into restorations. This stage ensures both durability and natural esthetics.
Image suggestion: A high-resolution photo of a 5-axis dental milling machine in operation.
4. Sintering & Finishing: Strength and Beauty
After milling, zirconia restorations are sintered at high temperatures, which gives them their final strength. Our technicians then apply layering, staining, and polishing techniques to achieve lifelike aesthetics.
Image suggestion: Before-and-after photo of a zirconia crown—raw milled vs. polished final result.
5. Quality Control & Delivery
Every case passes through strict quality checks to ensure accuracy in fit, function, and esthetics. Once approved, restorations are carefully packaged and shipped to clients worldwide.
Image suggestion: Technician inspecting a crown under a microscope, or a photo of neatly packaged dental cases ready for shipping.
Why This Workflow Matters
By adopting a fully digital workflow, Sunflower Dental Lab ensures:
- Faster turnaround times
- Consistent quality across all cases
- Reduced manual errors
- Enhanced patient satisfaction
Digital dentistry is not just the future—it’s the present. At Sunflower Dental Lab, we are proud to be at the forefront of this transformation.
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Looking for a reliable digital dental lab partner? Contact Sunflower Dental Lab today and experience the difference of a fully digital workflow.