Dental Lab Articles for Dentists
Practical guides from our Brooklyn lab on crowns and materials, implants, scanners, dentures and appliances, plus our own research on US dental labs.
Worn Teeth: LIT Classification, Raising the VDO, What the Lab Needs
How common severe tooth wear is, when to monitor instead of restore, the 2025 LIT classification, what the evidence says...
Dental Photos for the Lab: Phone or Camera, Mirrors, Polarized Light
What studies show about smartphone and DSLR photos for shade and esthetic cases, which lens, flash and accessories to use,...
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...
Custom Bleaching Trays: Reservoirs, Gel Strength and Results That Last
What the evidence says about at-home tray bleaching: carbamide peroxide strength and sensitivity, whether reservoirs help, tray borders, how long...
Anterior Esthetic Case Checklist: What the Lab Needs for Crowns and Veneers
The records that decide an anterior crown or veneer case: photo series, facial references, shade and stump shade, approved provisionals,...
Porcelain Veneers in 2026: E.max vs. Zirconia vs. Feldspathic
E.max, zirconia or feldspathic veneers? Survival and complications, enamel bonding, current minimum thicknesses, masking dark teeth, bonding protocols, and what...
Shade Matching for the Lab: How to Take Shade Photos and Send a Stump Shade
Why visual shade matching fails, which guide and light to use, how to take shade photos the lab can read,...
Are Zirconia Veneers the Next Step in Aesthetic Dentistry?
Zirconia veneers are getting more attention in aesthetic dentistry for one simple reason: they offer a strong balance of durability...
