Dental Laboratory Technology

Dental Laboratory Technology

Dental laboratory technology is the art, science, and technology of creating replacements for missing teeth as well as correcting devices. To plan, design, and create dental prostheses for specific patients, a dentist and a dental laboratory technician work together. By fabricating esthetic dental prostheses that work well and by improving the patient’s smile, the dental laboratory technician influences not only patient’s physical and dental health but also improves his or her confidence and self-esteem.
Two types of dental specialties rely heavily on the skills of a dental laboratory technician:
Restorative dentistry or prosthodontics is used when the patient loses a part or the entire tooth/teeth due to the decay, disease, illness or accident, and the tooth/teeth must be replaced to maintain normal fit, form and function.
Orthodontics is provided when the tooth/teeth must be moved or stabilized to optimize function, esthetics or to prevent painful dysfunction.

• Crown and bridge

• Ceramics

• Dentures

• Partial dentures

• Implants

• Orthodontics