Technology

At Elegant Dental Laboratory, technology is a big part of how we keep our work accurate, consistent, and efficient. We use digital scanners, CAD/CAM design systems, 3D printers, CAM software, milling machines, and laser welding to support a full range of dental restorations and prosthetics. That includes crowns, bridges, implant restorations, dentures, surgical guides, splints, and more.

The point is not to have the most equipment. The point is to use the right equipment for the case in front of us. Different materials and indications need different workflows. That is why we rely on more than one system, more than one machine, and more than one production path.

For your office, that means better fit, more consistent results, and fewer unnecessary delays.

Digital Models & 3D Printing

Digital models and 3D printing give our lab a lot more flexibility. We use multiple printers and software platforms because no single printer is perfect for every type of case. Some cases need speed. Some need detail. Some need both. Having more than one printing system lets us handle wax-ups, models, splints, surgical guides, and other printed components without forcing every job through the same setup.

That matters when case volume is high and turnaround still needs to stay on track.

Envisiontec Perfactory

The Envisiontec Perfactory helps us produce highly accurate anatomical wax-ups and printed models from STL files. That saves time for our technicians and helps move esthetic cases forward faster.

It is especially useful when we are building wax-ups for smile design, temporaries, and preparation appointments. When a doctor needs a case visualized clearly and quickly, this kind of workflow helps.

Formlabs

We also use Formlabs printers in the lab for printed models, splints, guides, and other applications. These systems give us strong resolution, clean finishes, and reliable output across different case types.

Because we have multiple units running, we can keep production moving even during busy periods. That helps us support both everyday production and time-sensitive cases without slowing down.

Scanning & Design

A good restoration starts with good data. We use advanced lab scanners and digital design software to capture detail accurately and turn that detail into restorations that fit and function the way they should. Our scanning and CAD workflow helps us control margins, contours, contacts, emergence profiles, and occlusion before a case ever gets to production.

Open Technologies Scanner with Exocad

Our Open Technologies scanners and Exocad design software are a big part of that process. These scanners give us highly detailed digital models, and Exocad gives our technicians the freedom to design restorations the right way for each case. It is not just about clicking through software. It is about having the control to design for real clinical function. That includes everything from single crowns to implant restorations to more complex prosthetic work.

CAM Software

Once a case is scanned and designed, it has to move cleanly into production. That is where CAM software matters. We use hyperDENT CAM software to bridge the gap between digital design and physical milling. It helps us control nesting, tool paths, material strategy, and milling parameters with a lot more consistency than manual guesswork.

That means less wasted material, fewer production errors, and smoother case flow from design to final restoration.

hyperDENT CAM

hyperDENT helps us fabricate a wide range of restorations and prosthetics, including:

• copings
  
• crowns
  
• bridges
  
• inlays and onlays
  
• abutments
  
• implant bars
  
• splints
  
• denture components
  
• models
  

It also gives our technicians room to work intelligently. Some processes can be automated. Some need hands-on judgment. Good software should support both, and that is exactly why we use it.

For implant work, screw-retained bridges, and denture production, hyperDENT helps reduce steps and improve speed without giving up control.

Milling Machines

We use multiple milling systems in the lab because different machines do different things well. Some are better for zirconia. Some are better for titanium or Co-Cr. Some handle wet milling. Some are ideal for dry milling. Some are better suited for implant components, bars, PMMA, wax, or acrylic work.

Having several milling platforms lets us match the case to the machine instead of forcing every case through the same workflow.

Arum

Arum mills are reliable, accurate, and flexible across different materials and indications. They are especially useful for custom abutments, crowns, copings, bridges, bars, and inlays/onlays. These mills also work well with a wide range of materials including zirconia, titanium, PMMA, Co-Cr, Ni-Cr, wax, and glass ceramic.

Zenotec by Ivoclar Wieland

Zenotec systems help us handle both dry and wet milling, depending on the case and material. They are efficient, dependable, and useful for multi-case production, including overnight workflows when needed.

This kind of setup helps us keep turnaround times tight without rushing the work.

CORiTEC by iMES-iCORE

CORiTEC mills give us heavy-duty production capacity across a broad mix of materials. They are useful for crowns, veneers, frameworks, splints, night guards, removable partials, and implant components.

For certain implant cases, these systems allow us to produce abutments quickly and efficiently, which can save real time in production.

Laser Welding

Laser welding is another part of our production process for cases that need stronger, cleaner joints. Compared to traditional soldering, laser welding reduces porosity and helps improve structural integrity. It also avoids some of the heat-related issues that can affect nearby porcelain, acrylic, or composite materials.

In simple terms, it gives us a cleaner and stronger connection when joining components, which helps support long-term performance.

That matters for certain types of prosthetic and restorative work where strength and fit cannot be compromised.