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Custom Dental Crowns

What is a dental crown?

A dental crown is a custom-made cap that covers a damaged, broken, or weakened tooth. It restores the tooth’s shape, size, strength, and appearance.

With proper care, custom dental crowns can last 10–15 years or even longer. Their longevity depends on oral hygiene, diet, and regular dental check-ups.

We provide crowns made of porcelain, zirconia, all-ceramic, metal, and porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM)—depending on your needs and dentist’s recommendation.

Yes! Modern crowns are designed to match the color, shape, and size of natural teeth, blending seamlessly with your smile.

Our efficient process allows us to deliver crowns within a few days to a week, depending on the complexity and material chosen.

Full-Arch Prosthetics

What are Full-Arch Prosthetics?

Full-Arch Prosthetics are complete dental restorations designed to replace an entire upper or lower set of teeth. They can be supported by implants or designed as removable dentures, offering a natural look and strong bite function.

Traditional dentures rest on the gums and may shift during eating or speaking, while implant-supported full-arch prosthetics are anchored securely to dental implants. This provides greater stability, comfort, and chewing efficiency.

We use high-quality materials such as zirconia, titanium frameworks, acrylic, and high-impact polymers. These materials provide durability, strength, and a lifelike appearance.

The All-on-4 and All-on-6 techniques use 4 or 6 strategically placed dental implants to support a full arch of teeth. This approach offers a secure, fixed restoration with fewer implants and reduced healing time.

With proper care and regular dental visits, full-arch restorations can last 10–20 years or longer, depending on material type and oral hygiene habits.

Ideal candidates include patients who have lost most or all teeth in one arch, have healthy bone density to support implants, and want a long-term, stable, and aesthetic solution.

The process is performed under local anesthesia or sedation for comfort. Most patients experience minimal discomfort, and recovery times vary based on individual cases and the type of restoration.

Dental Bridges Fabrication

What is a dental bridge?

A dental bridge is a fixed restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring artificial teeth (pontics) to adjacent natural teeth or implants. It helps restore your smile, chewing function, and overall oral balance.

The process begins with an impression or digital scan of the patient’s mouth. Our technicians design the bridge using CAD/CAM technology, ensuring precise fit and alignment. The bridge is then fabricated from high-quality materials such as zirconia, porcelain, or metal and finished with a natural-looking glaze.

We offer a variety of materials including:

  • Zirconia – extremely durable and aesthetic

  • Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) – a balance of strength and beauty

  • All-Ceramic – metal-free, ideal for a natural appearance

  • Full-Metal – for maximum durability in posterior areas

With proper oral care and regular dental checkups, a professionally made bridge can last 10–15 years or longer.

  • Restores your ability to chew and speak properly

  • Maintains facial structure and jaw alignment

  • Prevents surrounding teeth from shifting

  • Provides a natural-looking and confident smile

A bridge uses adjacent teeth for support, while an implant is anchored directly into the jawbone. Bridges are often quicker and less invasive, while implants may offer longer-term independence.

Anyone with one or more missing teeth, healthy supporting teeth or implants, and good oral hygiene habits can benefit from a dental bridge.

Maintain excellent oral hygiene—brush twice daily, floss around the bridge using special floss threaders, and visit your dentist regularly for cleanings and checkups.

Implant Abutments Production

What is an implant abutment?

An implant abutment is the connector piece that joins a dental implant (the titanium post in the bone) to the final restoration such as a crown, bridge, or denture. It plays a crucial role in ensuring stability, alignment, and aesthetics.

We provide a variety of options, including titanium, zirconia, and hybrid abutments. Each is designed to meet different clinical needs — titanium for strength, zirconia for aesthetics, and hybrid for a perfect balance of both.

Our laboratory uses CAD/CAM digital design and milling technology to create abutments that precisely fit the implant and soft tissue contours. Each piece is designed digitally, milled from premium materials, and finished by skilled technicians for accuracy and durability.

Custom abutments offer a personalized fit, improved emergence profile, and better aesthetics. They allow for ideal crown placement, reduce complications, and provide long-term comfort and stability compared to standard pre-made options.

  • Titanium – strong, biocompatible, and ideal for posterior use.

  • Zirconia – highly aesthetic and suitable for anterior restorations.

  • Hybrid – combines titanium’s strength with zirconia’s natural look.

Yes. Our lab produces abutments compatible with most major implant systems and platforms, ensuring a seamless fit for both digital and conventional workflows.

Turnaround time depends on case complexity, but most custom abutments are completed within 2–5 business days after digital file or impression submission.

Absolutely. We accept files from all leading intraoral scanners and digital systems, allowing a fully digital workflow for faster and more accurate results.

Regular brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings are essential. Dentists should also schedule periodic evaluations to ensure the abutment and surrounding tissue remain healthy and stable.

Orthodontic Appliances

What are orthodontic appliances?

Orthodontic appliances are custom-made dental devices used to correct teeth alignment, jaw positioning, and bite irregularities. They can be removable or fixed, depending on the patient’s treatment plan.

Yes. Our lab supports both digital workflows (via intraoral scans and CAD/CAM design) and traditional impressions, ensuring flexibility for every dental practice.

We use high-quality, biocompatible materials such as medical-grade acrylics, stainless steel, and advanced thermoplastics — ensuring durability, comfort, and safety for patients.

Turnaround time varies depending on the complexity of the case, but most appliances are completed within 3–7 working days, thanks to our efficient digital production process.

Absolutely. Each appliance is individually designed based on your prescription, patient scan, or impression to meet precise functional and aesthetic requirements.

Yes. We provide custom clear aligners that are digitally designed and precision-cut for effective, nearly invisible orthodontic treatment.

Our technicians use 3D digital design, CAD/CAM milling, and precision printing to achieve a highly accurate fit. Every appliance is also inspected and tested before delivery.

Yes. Once a case is digitized, we can reproduce, modify, or reprint the appliance anytime without needing new impressions — saving both time and cost.

CAD/CAM Digital Services

What are CAD/CAM Digital Services in dentistry?

CAD/CAM stands for Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing. In dentistry, it allows precise digital design and milling of dental restorations such as crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, and dentures.

The process involves four main steps:

  1. Digital scanning of the patient’s teeth or impression.

  2. Designing the restoration in specialized CAD software.

  3. Milling or 3D printing the restoration using CAM technology.

  4. Finishing and quality check before delivery.

  • Crowns and bridges

  • Implant restorations and abutments

  • Inlays and onlays

  • Full or partial dentures

  • 3D printed models for planning and verification

  • Precision fit for better function and comfort

  • Faster turnaround compared to traditional methods

  • Consistent quality with minimal human error

  • High durability using advanced materials

  • Seamless integration with digital impressions

  • Dentists wanting accurate and efficient restorations

  • Patients requiring durable, well-fitted restorations

  • Dental practices adopting a digital workflow

  • Clinics looking for aesthetically pleasing and reliable restorations

Yes. Modern CAD/CAM restorations are made from high-strength materials like zirconia and e.max, providing long-lasting durability comparable to traditional methods.

Absolutely. The technology allows precise color matching, natural shapes, and highly aesthetic restorations for front teeth or smile enhancements.