Client Resources from Your Dental Lab
Dental Lab Guide for Clients
This dental lab guide is designed to help clients improve communication, efficiency, and consistency when working with a dental lab. Accurate case submission, clear records, and proper documentation directly impact final results. By following simple, standardized workflows, clinicians can reduce remakes, minimize chairside adjustments, and improve turnaround time. This page covers key protocols including case submission, digital workflows, photos, materials, and communication with the dental lab. Small improvements in how information is captured and shared can significantly enhance outcomes. Our dental lab will update this guide regularly to support consistent, high-quality results.
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Client Case Submission Standards from Your Dental Lab
Dental Lab Case Submission Best Practices
Clear and complete case submission is the foundation of consistent results with a dental lab. Missing information leads to delays, remakes, and unnecessary adjustments. A standardized approach ensures every case includes essential details such as prescription, material selection, shade information, and due date. Digital and traditional workflows both require accuracy and consistency. Providing complete records, including scans, impressions, bite registrations, and photos, allows the dental lab to fabricate restorations predictably. This section outlines key steps to improve communication, reduce errors, and streamline workflow between your practice and the dental lab.
Complete and Accurate Prescription
Every case must include a clear and complete prescription. Specify restoration type, material, shade, and any special instructions. Avoid vague directions such as “match adjacent teeth” without supporting photos or notes. Include margin design, occlusal scheme, and contact preferences when relevant. The more precise the prescription, the less guesswork for the dental lab. Incomplete prescriptions are a leading cause of remakes and delays. Consistency in how prescriptions are written improves efficiency and final outcomes.
Provide High-Quality Records
Accurate records are critical for predictable results. This includes clear impressions or scans, proper bite registrations, and well-focused photos. Distorted impressions, incomplete margins, or inaccurate bites will lead to fit and contact issues. For digital cases, ensure scans capture full anatomy without missing data. For traditional impressions, check for voids and tears before sending. Quality input directly affects quality output. Taking a few extra minutes to verify records can prevent hours of chairside adjustment later.
Confirm Case Details Before Submission
Before sending a case to the dental lab, verify all details are included. Double-check patient information, restoration type, shade, and delivery date. Confirm that all required components—models, scans, photos, and prescriptions—are complete. Missing items delay production and may require follow-up communication. Establishing an internal checklist for your team helps maintain consistency. A final review step ensures the dental lab receives everything needed to start the case without interruption, improving turnaround time and reducing errors.