I don't know what else to say. Put simply, I have called and talked to, and maybe tweaked or bothered 3 of you guys. Each one of you answers the phone..."hullo"... Let it be known that from here on you are professional labs moving forward, moving up. You will now answer the phone as "your lab name"...first. Or I will come to your town and take what little business you have. (just kidding, you couldn't pry me from here in any way shape or form) YOU GOT MY POINT!!! Your... Read more ..read more

Hi to all Dr's and Tech's alike. In lab we fabricate small wire retainers to be bonded. Normally we bend wire flat across and intimately adapted to minimize bulk. Usually we use flat braided wires of different sizes depending on number of teeth involved. Wich type and size wire would you recomend for a lingual bonded arch 3 to 3 and with omega loops that allow for floss to be used during treatment. Any help is greatly apriciated ..read more

Does anyone know software for splint except 3shape and exocad ..read more

Hey, you all! I'm seeking information about the latest advances in orthodontic treatments. Does anyone have experience or knowledge about innovative techniques or new materials used in orthodontics ..read more

Looking for an outsource lab to print RPEs , Ive tried searching but it seems to be a bit of a unicorn. Anyone familiar with processing them this way? Thanks ..read more

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Any thoughts on how long a 3d splint should be under warrenty? Whats the minimum thickness keysplint soft can be made ..read more

For the one offering clear aligners how are you structuring you fees (per tray or a tiered pricing)? Thanks ..read more

Hey guys! Wondering what everyone here uses for essex- aligner software. We currently use Evident but they've turned into a bunch of crooks and want $173 CAD for a design, unless you prepay (which we will never do). We know they use programs like 3Shape and exocad and have considered removing the middle man. They flat out admitted that they increased prices to make up for massive losses (probably to do with the software hack that caused thousands of Drs and labs to have their credit cards... Read more ..read more

We're currently pouring models & thermoforming on a biostar. It's relatively messy & I would like to digitize the process if possible. We have a smart optics desktop scanner which is great for replicating stone models & printing a replica. I know some have issues with resin shrinkage but so far, no issues so printing models is not a concern. I would like to scan impressions directly to avoid pouring stone but our scanner just cannot capture large areas around the front of the impression. I... Read more ..read more