Benefits of Having an In-House Dental Lab
We’ve already briefly discussed some advantages of having an in-house dental lab to make porcelain veneers, dental crowns, and dental bridges. Now, let’s look at other benefits of having an in-house lab.
- Convenience: One of the most significant advantages of having an in-house dental lab is the reduced turnaround time for dental appliances. Traditionally, when a patient requires something like porcelain veneers, dental crowns, or a dental bridge, the Austin dentist takes an impression of the teeth being treated, and the dental appliance is made somewhere else. It’s extremely convenient for dentists and patients to make everything here.
- Cost-Effectiveness: When Austin dentists must outsource the production of appliances to an off-site lab, the cost can be significantly higher due to shipping fees. Off-site labs often charge more for their services, which can result in higher costs for the patient. By offering an in-house dental lab, we lower the overall cost of dental work for our patients.
- Efficiency: With an in-house dental lab, the dental fabrication process is streamlined, significantly reducing patients’ wait for new dental appliances. Since there’s no need to ship the impressions or the appliance to another facility, you can often receive your custom-made dental appliance within a few days.
- Individualized Care: An in-house lab allows the Austin dentists at Barton Oaks Dental Group to oversee every step of the process for your veneers, crowns, bridges, or anything else you may have made in our lab. This allows us to make everything according to the very specifications needed by our patients. If an alteration is needed, we do it right then and there.
- Convenience: One of the most significant advantages of having an in-house dental lab is the reduced turnaround time for dental appliances. Traditionally, when a patient requires something like porcelain veneers, dental crowns, or a dental bridge, the Austin dentist takes an impression of the teeth being treated, and the dental appliance is made somewhere else. It’s extremely convenient for dentists and patients to make everything here.
- Cost-Effectiveness: When Austin dentists must outsource the production of appliances to an off-site lab, the cost can be significantly higher due to shipping fees. Off-site labs often charge more for their services, which can result in higher costs for the patient. By offering an in-house dental lab, we lower the overall cost of dental work for our patients.
- Efficiency: With an in-house dental lab, the dental fabrication process is streamlined, significantly reducing patients’ wait for new dental appliances. Since there’s no need to ship the impressions or the appliance to another facility, you can often receive your custom-made dental appliance within a few days.
- Individualized Care: An in-house lab allows the Austin dentists at Barton Oaks Dental Group to oversee every step of the process for your veneers, crowns, bridges, or anything else you may have made in our lab. This allows us to make everything according to the very specifications needed by our patients. If an alteration is needed, we do it right then and there.
By working collaboratively on-site with our lab techs, our dentists in Austin can provide top-notch care and the highest-quality dental appliances all in one location. By monitoring the fabrication process, we can make any necessary changes in real time instead of shipping something back, waiting for it to be fixed, and then shipping it back to us.
Advanced Technology in an In-House Dental Lab
Working collaboratively with our Austin dentists at Barton Oaks, you’ll find lab techs, dental assistants, and hygienists who regularly participate in advanced training and education to keep their finger on the pulse of the latest and most innovative technology in the exciting, ever-evolving field of dentistry.
The in-house dental laboratory at Barton Oaks Dental Group is especially helpful when creating complex dental reconstructions and matching natural teeth to fabricated teeth or restorations.
With the perfect blend of science and artistry, our talented craftsmen and women will provide beautiful, durable, and long-lasting dental fabrications and appliances that will transform your smile into the Hollywood-worthy stunner you’ve always wanted.
Visit Our Austin In-House Dental Lab
If you’re looking for a dentist in Austin with an in-house dental lab, please look no further than Barton Oaks Dental Group. Please call our office at (512) 327-6947, or you can fill out our online contact form. Our staff can answer questions about our lab or even get you scheduled for a new patient appointment. We’d love to show you around our office and have you join the Barton Oaks Dental Family.