Setting up a dental laboratory requires careful planning and investment in various pieces of equipment and supplies. Here is a list of equipment commonly found in a dental laboratory setup:
Dental Workbenches: Sturdy workbenches with ample workspace and storage for organizing tools and materials.
Hand Tools: A wide variety of hand tools used for tasks such as wax carving, model making, and metal finishing. This includes wax knives, spatulas, carvers, and pliers.
Model Trimmer: Used to trim and shape dental models accurately.
Investment Mixer: Used for mixing dental investment materials to create molds.
Dental Surveyor: Used for planning and designing dental prostheses.
Dental Vibrator: Used to remove air bubbles from poured molds and investment materials.
Benchtop Lathe: For cutting, grinding, and polishing dental appliances, like crowns and bridges.
Wax Pot: For melting and manipulating dental wax.
Dental Furnace: For firing ceramics, sintering, and curing various dental materials.
Vacuum Forming Machine: Used for creating dental splints, mouthguards, and other appliances.
Ultrasonic Cleaner: For cleaning and removing debris from dental appliances.
Articulators: Devices used to simulate jaw movement and alignment.
Dust Collection System: To maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Digital Scanner: For scanning impressions and creating digital models.
Brands ：TRIOS 4 by 3Shape; Medit i700 from Medit; Aoralscan from Shining; iTero Element 2 from Align; CS 3600 by Carestream Dental; Condor; Emerald S from Planmeca；Virtuo Vivo from Dental Wings；Virtuo Vivo from Straumann; Launca DL-300；3Disc Heron；Dexis 3800W wireless; Panda P3; Alliedstar AS100 Intraoral Scanner ；FUSSEN S6000; UP3D; Denpark; CEDU; BLZ;
3D Printer: Used to fabricate dental models, surgical guides, temporary crown，removable denture bases, orthodontic models,etc.
Dental CAD/CAM System: For designing and milling dental restorations like crowns and bridges.
Brands for options：Planmeca PlanMill 30S by Planmeca；CEREC MC XL by Dentsply Sirona；PrograMill PM7 by Ivoclar Vivadent；Ceramill Mikro IC by Amann Girrbach；IMES-ICORE；DWX-4W Wet Dental Mill – Roland；Dentium；CHIRON Group SE；Zirkonzahn; KAVO; VHF; WIELAND; AIDITE AMD-500; UP3D P53; Yucera；XTCERA; Whiteth; JINY; UPCERA.
Microscopes and Loupes: For precision work and quality control.
Safety Equipment: Including gloves, masks, safety glasses, and lab coats to ensure safety and hygiene.
Dental Materials: A variety of dental materials such as dental stone, plaster, acrylics, metals, and Setting up a dental laboratory requires careful planning and investment in various pieces of equipment and supplies. Here is a list of equipment commonly found in a dental laboratory setup:
Computer Workstation: For digital design, documentation, and communication with dental offices.
Software: Dental CAD/CAM software, as well as other software for documentation and communication.
Delivery and Shipping Supplies: For sending finished dental appliances to clients.
Quality Control Instruments: Such as calipers and gauges to ensure accuracy and precision in dental work.
Dental Laboratory Management Software: To manage appointments, orders, billing, and inventory.
Lighting: Adequate and adjustable lighting for precise work.
Air Compressor: For operating various pneumatic tools.
Water Supply: Access to clean water for mixing materials and cleaning.
Ventilation System: To ensure good air quality and remove any harmful fumes or dust.
Please note that the specific equipment and supplies you need may vary depending on the type of dental laboratory you plan to set up (e.g., orthodontic, denture, crown and bridge, etc.). It's essential to comply with local regulations and industry standards for dental laboratories to ensure quality and safety.
