Elegant Dental Laboratory Blog
Articles on digital dentistry, clinical tips, case planning, and dental lab workflow.
Full Arch on Four Implants: When Four Is Enough, Upper vs Lower
What the evidence says about fixed full arches on four implants: meta-analyses and a randomized trial of four against six,...
Implant Screw Torque by Brand: Abutment and Multi-Unit Values
A torque table from current manufacturer documents for Straumann, Neodent, ZimVie, BioHorizons, Astra Tech EV, Ankylos, Hiossen and MegaGen: abutment,...
Which Cement for E.max? Adhesive, Self-Adhesive or Conventional
How to choose the cement for an e.max restoration: which cases must be bonded, when a prep is retentive enough...
Switching Dental Labs: A Checklist for a Smooth First Case
When to switch dental labs and when to fix your own records first, how to check a new lab, what...
Chamfer, Shoulder or Feather Edge: Crown Margins by Material
Which finish line to prepare for monolithic and layered zirconia, IPS e.max Press and PFM, using current manufacturer margin widths,...
AI Smile Simulation for Case Acceptance: What It Shows, What It Can't, and How to Use It
An evidence-based guide to AI smile previews in consultations: what studies show about acceptance and accuracy, what a 2D image...
Free Intraoral Scanner Programs Compared: What to Check Before You Sign
A neutral 10-point checklist for dentists weighing free intraoral scanner offers from labs or vendors, with 3Shape's published TRIOS service...
How Long Does a Dental Lab Take? Turnaround by Case Type
How long lab cases take by type, from crowns and implant crowns to full arch, dentures, night guards and aligners,...
