Why an In-House Lab Matters
Most dental offices ship cases to outside laboratories, adding days or weeks to treatment and limiting real-time collaboration. At The Foleck Center, our in-house lab streamlines the process. Technicians work steps away from your chair, so shade tweaks, contour adjustments, and bite refinements can happen quickly—often the same day. The result is fewer appointments, a more comfortable experience, and restorations crafted to the nuances of your smile.
- Speed: Faster turnaround for crowns, veneers, and implant parts.
- Quality control: Consistent materials, fit, and finish monitored start to finish.
- Customization: Real-time shade matching and anatomical detailing.
- Convenience: Fewer remakes and fewer visits mean less time away from life.
Digital Workflow, Hand-Finished Detail
Our lab blends modern CAD/CAM technology with meticulous hand finishing. Digital scanners capture a precise 3D model of your teeth and gums. From there, restorations are designed in software, milled from high-strength ceramics or hybrid materials, and stained and glazed for lifelike translucency. Each piece is checked on printed or milled models and adjusted to ensure a natural bite and comfortable margins.
Materials
High-strength ceramics for durability and beauty, hybrid options for shock absorption, and provisional materials for comfortable temporaries while you heal.
Shade Science
On-site shade taking under controlled lighting, layered ceramics, and micro-texture mimic the light play of natural enamel.
Fit & Function
Occlusal mapping and test seating on analog or printed models help minimize chairside adjustments and improve long-term comfort.
Implant Restorations, Simplified
Implants demand precision. Our lab fabricates custom abutments, screw-retained crowns, and multi-unit frameworks designed to protect soft tissue, support gum contours, and distribute biting forces evenly. Close coordination between your clinician and technician means esthetics and biomechanics are considered together—from emergence profile to final polish—so your restoration looks natural and stands up to daily life.
- Custom abutments shaped for ideal tissue support
- Accurate seating using digital or conventional workflows
- Provisional restorations to guide healing and esthetics
Fewer Surprises, Clearer Timelines
Because design, fabrication, and adjustments happen under one roof, we can communicate realistic timelines and costs up front. Many single-tooth cases are completed in fewer visits, and minor esthetic refinements can often be handled while you’re here. For larger smile makeovers or full-arch implant cases, staging is planned with you, so every step is purposeful and predictable.
Note: Actual treatment times vary by case complexity, healing needs, and insurance or financing arrangements.
Your Next Step
Curious how an in-house lab could improve your outcome? Schedule a consultation. We’ll review your goals, capture digital records, and outline options—complete with materials, timelines, and care recommendations tailored to you.
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