Digital Dental Lab for Intraoral Scanners
Our dental laboratory accepts digital impressions from most modern intraoral scanners used in dentistry today. Dental offices can send cases directly from scanners such as 3Shape TRIOS, iTero, Medit, CEREC Primescan, or any system capable of exporting STL files. Digital workflows allow dentists to transmit cases quickly while improving communication between the dental office and the laboratory. Our technicians commonly fabricate cosmetic restorations, implant restorations, bridges, veneers, and other complex prosthetic cases using digital impressions.The Art of Aesthetics
Compatible Intraoral Scanners
Our digital dental laboratory accepts impressions from many widely used intraoral scanners. Dentists can connect to our lab through their scanner platform or send STL files directly.
Supported digital scanners include:
- 3Shape TRIOS
- iTero scanners
- Medit scanners
- CEREC Primescan
- Other scanners exporting STL files
These digital systems allow dentists to transmit cases electronically without shipping traditional impressions.
Dental Labs Accepting STL Digital Impressions
Many dental scanners allow export of STL digital impression files. Our dental laboratory accepts STL files from open systems and other compatible digital workflows.
Dentists can send STL scans generated from intraoral scanners, model scanners, or digital design systems. Once received, our technicians review the digital impression to evaluate margin clarity, occlusion, and overall scan accuracy before proceeding with restoration design and fabrication.
How Dentists Send Digital Cases to Our Dental Lab
Digital cases can be submitted directly through the scanner’s laboratory connection platform or by transmitting STL files.
Typical digital workflow:
- Capture intraoral scan using the dental scanner
- Select our dental laboratory in the scanner connection platform
- Submit case prescription and restoration instructions
- Upload digital impressions or STL files
After receiving the case, our laboratory technicians review the scan and begin the design and fabrication process.
Restorations Fabricated From Digital Impressions
Digital impressions allow dental laboratories to fabricate many types of restorations with high precision and predictable results.
Common restorations fabricated from digital scans include:
- Cosmetic porcelain veneers
- Multi-unit bridges
- Implant restorations
- Zirconia crowns and bridges
- Porcelain fused to metal restorations
- Diagnostic wax-ups
- Partial dentures and removable prosthetics
These restorations often require laboratory craftsmanship and advanced fabrication techniques beyond chairside milling systems.
Cosmetic and Implant Restorations From Digital Workflow
Cosmetic dentistry and implant restorations frequently require laboratory fabrication to achieve optimal esthetics, function, and long-term durability.
Using digital impressions, our technicians design restorations while carefully evaluating tooth anatomy, occlusion, and smile design. Digital workflows help dentists communicate case requirements clearly while allowing laboratories to fabricate restorations with high precision.
How Dentists Choose a Reliable Dental Lab
Selecting the right dental laboratory is an important decision for any dental practice. Dentists often evaluate a lab based on consistency, communication, technician training, and the ability to handle complex restorative cases. A reliable dental laboratory should demonstrate predictable results across multiple cases rather than only producing occasional successful restorations.
Many experienced dentists test a laboratory by sending multi-unit cosmetic or implant cases rather than simple single crowns. Complex cases reveal the laboratory’s technical skill, material knowledge, and ability to follow detailed clinical instructions. A dependable dental lab should deliver consistent restorations that fit well, match shade accurately, and require minimal chairside adjustment.
Why Complex Cases Are Best Fabricated by a Dental Laboratory
While chairside milling systems can produce single crowns quickly, many restorative treatments require the expertise of a dental laboratory. Complex cases such as cosmetic veneers, multi-unit bridges, implant restorations, and full-mouth rehabilitation often require advanced laboratory fabrication techniques.
Dental technicians combine digital technology with craftsmanship to achieve precise margins, natural esthetics, and durable restorations. These cases often require layered ceramics, detailed anatomical design, and careful occlusal adjustments that are difficult to achieve using chairside milling alone.
Digital Dentistry and the Future of Dental Laboratories
Digital dentistry continues to transform communication between dentists and dental laboratories. Intraoral scanners, CAD design systems, and advanced manufacturing technologies allow dentists to transmit digital impressions quickly while improving case accuracy.
Despite technological advancements, skilled dental technicians remain essential for designing and fabricating complex restorations. Laboratories that combine digital workflows with experienced technicians are able to produce highly aesthetic and functional restorations for modern dental practices.
Nationwide and Worldwide Digital Case Submission
Because digital impressions are transmitted electronically, dental offices can send cases to our laboratory from anywhere in the United States or internationally.
Digital workflows eliminate shipping delays associated with traditional impressions and allow laboratories to begin reviewing cases immediately after submission.
Connect Your Scanner With Our Digital Dental Laboratory
If your dental office uses an intraoral scanner, you can connect your scanner platform directly with our laboratory. Once connected, digital impressions can be transmitted quickly for review and fabrication.
Our team can assist your office with connecting scanners, submitting digital cases, and coordinating restoration fabrication for cosmetic and complex dental treatments.
FAQs Digital Dental Lab for Intraoral Scanners
What intraoral scanners can send digital impressions to your dental lab?
Our digital dental laboratory accepts impressions from most major intraoral scanners used in dentistry, including 3Shape TRIOS, iTero, Medit scanners, CEREC Primescan, and other systems capable of exporting STL files.
Can I send STL digital impressions to your dental laboratory?
Yes. Our laboratory accepts STL files from open scanner systems. Dentists can export STL digital impressions from compatible scanners or design software and send them to our laboratory for restoration fabrication.
What restorations can be fabricated from digital impressions?
Digital impressions can be used to fabricate many restorations, including cosmetic porcelain veneers, implant restorations, bridges, zirconia crowns, porcelain fused to metal restorations, and removable prosthetics.
Why do dentists send digital cases to a dental laboratory?
While some scanners allow chairside milling, many restorations require laboratory fabrication. Complex cases such as multi-unit bridges, cosmetic veneers, and implant restorations benefit from laboratory technicians who combine digital technology with craftsmanship.
How do I connect with your dental laboratory through inLab Connect?
Search for The Art of Aesthetics within inLab Connect and send a connection request. After your dental office submits the request, please notify us so we can approve the connection and begin receiving your digital cases.
Can dentists outside my state send digital impressions to your dental lab?
Yes. Because digital impressions are transmitted electronically, dentists can send cases to our laboratory from anywhere in the United States or internationally.