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A dental laboratory produces dental restorations on the order of a dentist. Dental laboratories create dentures, partials, crowns, bridges, orthodontic appliances or other dental restorations such as implant dentures.

A dentist sends a specification (or prescription) of the dental restoration to be produced, along with an impression (mold

A dental laboratory produces dental restorations on the order of a dentist. Dental laboratories create dentures, partials, crowns, bridges, orthodontic appliances or other dental restorations such as implant dentures.

A dentist sends a specification (or prescription) of the dental restoration to be produced, along with an impression (mold) or digital scan of the patient’s teeth to the dental laboratory to be custom made by a dental laboratory technician.

In essence – Dental laboratory technology is the art and science of manufacturing corrective devices and replacements for natural teeth.

Dental laboratory technicians are the individuals who create custom made dental restorations for dentists. They can specialize in several areas: orthodontic appliances, crowns and bridges, complete dentures, partial dentures, ceramics or dental implants.

Each restoration the technician makes will be different and each must simulate the fu

Dental laboratory technicians are the individuals who create custom made dental restorations for dentists. They can specialize in several areas: orthodontic appliances, crowns and bridges, complete dentures, partial dentures, ceramics or dental implants.

Each restoration the technician makes will be different and each must simulate the function of the natural teeth. But, beyond that, the technician’s great challenge is to capture and recreate both the perfection and the imperfection of natural teeth.

The Certified Dental Technician (CDT) designation is a great achievement and demonstrates a significant mastery of the knowledge and applied skills needed in dental technology. This is the only voluntary certification program for dental laboratory technicians recognized by the American Dental Association and individuals achieving this de

The Certified Dental Technician (CDT) designation is a great achievement and demonstrates a significant mastery of the knowledge and applied skills needed in dental technology. This is the only voluntary certification program for dental laboratory technicians recognized by the American Dental Association and individuals achieving this designation have demonstrated a competency not all of their peers will achieve.

The CDT designation places the technician among the group of individuals who are at the top of the dental technology profession.

The extensive knowledge gained by the CDT during the required continuing education process assures the laboratory owner, dentist and the patient that this individual is a true student of the profession with a solid commitment to remain at the cutting edge of his or her field.

Patients deserve to know with certainty what is in their mouth, where and how it was made. The intimate relationship between the dental team and laboratory is an important safeguard that helps promote this health and safety. Products, processes and materials that are used in the custom manufacture of dental/medical device/appliances that

Patients deserve to know with certainty what is in their mouth, where and how it was made. The intimate relationship between the dental team and laboratory is an important safeguard that helps promote this health and safety. Products, processes and materials that are used in the custom manufacture of dental/medical device/appliances that will be permanently placed in the body (oral cavity) should be made using qualified sources, techniques and technicians.

 Patients simply need to ask the right questions, starting with the following:

• Is the dental laboratory you use employ certified dental technicians and is it a state registered dental laboratory?
• Where was this restoration made?
• What brand of materials are used in this restoration?

Until the dental profession reaches par with medicine on medical device regulations and manufacturing disclosure, I suggest patients inquire. Your health and safety are worth it.

 GSR Dental has partnered with two different company's to help supply better healthcare communication's between Laboratory and Dentist Office.

The First is Spruce, and you might wonder why, well Spruce is the leading platform for HIPAA-compliant healthcare communication. From SMS/Text, Email, Phone's, & Video Calling, they are all secure.

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 GSR Dental has partnered with two different company's to help supply better healthcare communication's between Laboratory and Dentist Office.

The First is Spruce, and you might wonder why, well Spruce is the leading platform for HIPAA-compliant healthcare communication. From SMS/Text, Email, Phone's, & Video Calling, they are all secure.

The Second is EasyRx, and easyrx is also HIPAA-compliant Lab management software.

 We can Digitally receive prescriptions from any practice using EasyRx. Work with neat, legible EasyRx prescriptions. Communicate securely with practices,   Manage prescription workflows, and it's Cloud-based applications built on current technologies.  

Volumetric loss in per cent of various denture base resins. After polymerization, the test specimens were stored in water at 37°C for 1 (blue) or 30 days (red). Measurement by the University of Kiel [6]. The higher the polymerization shrinkage, the higher the deformation of the denture upon divestment resulting from internal tensions. It 

Volumetric loss in per cent of various denture base resins. After polymerization, the test specimens were stored in water at 37°C for 1 (blue) or 30 days (red). Measurement by the University of Kiel [6]. The higher the polymerization shrinkage, the higher the deformation of the denture upon divestment resulting from internal tensions. It can thus be assumed that IvoBase dentures exhibit a higher accuracy of fit than dentures made using non-shrinkage-compensating systems.  

 Surface quality

   Basal gloss Smooth and shiny surfaces on a denture are not only esthetic, but also an important prerequisite in terms of denture hygiene. Smooth surfaces are less prone to colonization with harmful microorganisms, which might cause inflammation (stomatitis) and bad breath. Dentures made with IvoBase material exhibit a v

 Surface quality

   Basal gloss Smooth and shiny surfaces on a denture are not only esthetic, but also an important prerequisite in terms of denture hygiene. Smooth surfaces are less prone to colonization with harmful microorganisms, which might cause inflammation (stomatitis) and bad breath. Dentures made with IvoBase material exhibit a very smooth surface which shows a good vacuum retention and which can be easily cleaned already after divestment   

 Residual monomer content  

 Residual monomer may have a sensitizing effect in sensitive patients. In general, heat-curing polymers contain less monomer residue than self-curing polymers, because the higher polymerization temperatures applied for heat-curing polymers promote monomer conversion [2-5]. According to the norm, a residual MMA v

 Residual monomer content  

 Residual monomer may have a sensitizing effect in sensitive patients. In general, heat-curing polymers contain less monomer residue than self-curing polymers, because the higher polymerization temperatures applied for heat-curing polymers promote monomer conversion [2-5]. According to the norm, a residual MMA value of 4.5% is acceptable for self-curing polymers. For heat-curing polymers, however, this value is only 2.2%. After polymerization, IvoBase materials contain 1.4% (Hybrid) and 1.3% monomer residue. These values are clearly below the limit value for self-curing polymers and even below the requirements stipulated for heat-curing polymers. However, there is more to it: The RMR function of the IvoBase Injector uses the fact that the polymerization time also has an influence on the residual monomer content. If the RMR key is selected, the process cycle is prolonged by 10 minutes. This leads to a further MMA monomer conversion, so that eventually only 0.7% monomer residue are contained in the resin.

  Residual monomer content (MMA) of IvoBase Hybrid and IvoBase High Impact after standard polymerization (dark blue) and with activated RMR (residual monomer reduction) function (light blue). Testing according to EN ISO 20795-1. Internal measurement, Ivoclar Vivadent. The graph shows typical example values. Horizontal line: minimum requirements for heat- (red) and self-curing polymers (blue) according to the standard.