What differentiates Burbank Dental Lab is not a single product, but how multiple advanced systems work together.
How CAD/CAM, CNC milling, 3D printing, and precision scanning contribute to predictable clinical outcomes.
Today, digital dentistry encompasses a range of technologies. The most reliable restorative and implant outcomes are now achieved through integrated systems where digital data capture, design, and manufacturing are coordinated from start to finish.
At Burbank Dental Lab, innovation is centered on a robust digital infrastructure that integrates CAD/CAM design, CNC milling, high-resolution scanning, and industrial-grade 3D printing. This advanced system supports a variety of restorative, denture, and implant solutions, ensuring accuracy, repeatability, and clinical predictability.
“Burbank is a phenomenal dental lab! All employees and technicians are so knowledgeable and accommodating; they truly want to provide the best-quality product, and I trust what I deliver to my patients. Special shout-out to Marissa, who needs to teach a master class in customer service!! Thank you for being a valuable part of my dental team!!”
CAD/CAM as the foundation for expert workflow
Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) are essential to the production processes at Burbank Dental Lab. All digitally driven restorations begin with structured data, allowing technicians to accurately control form, function, and fit.
CAD/CAM services at Burbank Dental Lab include support for:
By digitally designing restorations prior to fabrication, Burbank Dental Lab can verify occlusion, contours, and prosthetic relationships early in the process, minimizing chairside adjustments and remakes.
CNC milling for precision manufacturing
CNC milling is used for:
Milled components offer consistent results because they are produced from validated material blanks under controlled conditions. This is especially important for implant restorations, where passive fit and mechanical stability are essential for long-term success.
Digital denture solutions built on data accuracy
Digital denture workflows combine CAD design with modern manufacturing techniques to support both conventional dentures and implant-retained overdentures.
Key elements of the Burbank Dental Lab digital denture system include:
Digital dentures allow for better documentation and reproducibility, which is particularly valuable when managing long-term edentulous patients or transitioning from conventional to implant-retained solutions.
3D printing for denture and prosthetic applications
3D printing is crucial to Burbank Dental Lab’s digital workflows, particularly for fabricating dentures, validating cases, and producing interim prosthetic components. Additive manufacturing enables efficient production while ensuring alignment with digital design data.
“We don’t ask, ‘Can we 3D print this?’ We ask, ‘What’s the best way to bring this design to life?'”
Industrial-grade 3D printing platforms, including Carbon technology and Asiga, are used to fabricate denture bases, try-ins, diagnostic prototypes, and verification appliances. These systems are designed for consistency and repeatability within regulated dental manufacturing environments.
3D printing supports:
By using 3D printing alongside CNC milling, Burbank Dental Lab can choose the most suitable manufacturing method for each clinical application, optimizing speed, accuracy, and material performance.
“The future of dental manufacturing isn’t choosing between 3D printing and milling—it’s knowing exactly when to use each one.”
Imetric 4D scanning for high-resolution data capture
Accurate digital outcomes rely on precise input. Burbank Dental Lab uses Imetric 4D scanning technology to capture high-resolution, high-precision implant positions for multiple, complex restorative implant cases.
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STEP 1
Burbank Dental Lab implant scan specialist provides the special scan bodies for insertion in the patient’s newly placed implant sites.
STEP 2
Scan Bodies are removed and special healing abutments are placed on the implant sites. Soft tissue can now be scanned with an intra-oral scanner.
STEP 3
The data from both scans are then sent to the dental laboratory. The ICam4d data and soft tissue scans are aligned to become a high-precision dental model.
Imetric 4D scanning supports:
This level of scanning accuracy enhances the reliability of downstream CAD/CAM processes, particularly for full-arch and implant-supported prosthetics.
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SMART 1 implant systems
Burbank Dental Lab supports SMART 1 implant systems, offering digitally designed and manufactured solutions that integrate seamlessly into modern implant workflows.
SMART 1 systems are designed to work within Burbank Dental Lab’s CAD/CAM and milling infrastructure, supporting:
These systems provide clinicians with a reliable option for implant-supported restorations while maintaining flexibility in treatment planning and prosthetic design.
Original Straumann® Abutments
Burbank Dental Lab also works with original manufacturer components, including Straumann abutments, when cases require them.
Using original Straumann abutments allows clinicians to:
These digital workflows accommodate both SMART 1 implant systems and original Straumann abutments. This allows clinicians to choose components based on clinical preferences, case requirements, and treatment planning goals, without positioning one system as superior to another.
Why these systems matter for clinical outcomes
What sets Burbank Dental Lab apart is not just one product, but how various advanced systems work together.
This integrated approach allows restorations to be designed and fabricated with greater predictability, ensuring consistent outcomes across various clinical scenarios.
A technology-driven dental lab built for modern dentistry
Burbank Dental Lab is dedicated to enhancing our services for dentists by investing in advanced digital systems that align with modern clinical workflows. By merging proven manufacturing techniques with high-resolution scanning and digital design, we ensure precision, efficiency, and long-term reliability in restorative and implant cases. Please chat with us today to learn more about partnering with Burbank Dental Lab.
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