At The Foleck Center, we believe that a beautiful, healthy smile is the result of combining the best technology with skilled craftsmanship. That’s why we’re proud to offer in-house dental lab services, backed by a certified dental technician (CDT) who works closely with our team to create custom dental restorations that truly meet your needs. Below, we’ll explore how the combination of our in-house lab and a CDT can offer patients like you superior results and a more personalized approach to your dental restorations.
What Is a Certified Dental Technician?
A certified dental technician is a highly trained professional who specializes in creating dental restorations, including crowns, bridges, dentures, and veneers. To earn a CDT certification, a technician must complete rigorous training and pass comprehensive exams that will demonstrate their expertise in the various materials and techniques used to craft dental restorations.
At The Foleck Center, our CDT works with us on-site, which means that all your restorations are made locally with direct oversight from our dental professionals. This allows for more precise and faster results, as we can fine-tune every aspect of your treatment right on the spot.
The Key Benefits of Having a CDT in Our In-House Lab
1. Faster Turnaround Times
One of the biggest advantages of having a CDT working directly in our in-house lab is the speed at which we can complete your dental restorations. When a dental technician is part of the team, there’s no need to send your requests to an outside lab, which can take days or even weeks. Instead, we’re able to complete the entire process right here in our office.
- What this means for you: If you need a same-day crown or veneers, we can often complete your restoration in a single visit. This means you won’t have to wait for multiple appointments or deal with temporary restorations while labs at other locations finish your work.
- Why it’s important: Faster turnarounds mean that you spend less time in the dentist’s chair and more time enjoying your smile. Whether you’re getting a simple filling or a more complex restoration, our ability to produce high-quality results means minimal disruptions to your daily routine.
2. Greater Precision and Customization
To be effective, dental restorations must be as precise as possible. Even slight inaccuracies can lead to discomfort, an improper fitting, or the need for additional adjustments. By having an in-house CDT, we’re able to provide you with that higher level of accuracy.
- What this means for you: Our CDT works directly with the dentist to ensure that each restoration fits perfectly and looks natural. This collaboration allows them to fine-tune your restoration’s design and materials, leading to a better, more comfortable fit — whether it’s a dental crown designed to restore the shape of a damaged tooth, or a set of veneers created to enhance your smile.
- Why it’s important: Because the CDT has direct input into the creation process, we can adjust and modify your restoration on-site, and use digital technology like 3D scans to better gauge the contours of your mouth.
3. More Personalized Care
Dental care is never a one-size-fits-all solution, and custom dental restorations should reflect that. At The Foleck Center, our in-house lab and skilled CDT work together to provide personalized restorations that are designed specifically for you.
- What this means for you: Whether you need crowns, bridges, implants, or veneers, your restoration is tailored to fit your smile and your dental health. Our CDT works closely with you and your dentist to design the perfect restoration, ensuring that the shape, size, and color match your natural teeth.
- Why it’s important: Customization isn’t just about aesthetics, but also about creating restorations that function properly and fit comfortably. When your restoration is made with your specific needs in mind, you’re more likely to experience better outcomes, with a restoration that looks and feels right.
4. Improved Communication and Collaboration
A big benefit of having a CDT in our in-house lab is the ability to communicate directly with the dental team.
- What this means for you: Any potential issues or adjustments can be addressed immediately. For example, if a crown doesn’t seem to fit quite right, the CDT is there to adjust it, rather than have you come back for another appointment to correct it. This real-time communication means your restoration process is as smooth as possible.
- Why it’s important: Immediate feedback allows us to deliver a better overall patient experience. There’s no waiting for changes from a third-party lab, and we know that your restoration meets your expectations from start to finish.
5. Better Quality Control
When restorations are sent to an external lab, there’s always the possibility of errors or miscommunication. With an in-house lab and a CDT, we have complete control over the quality of every restoration we create.
- What this means for you: From start to finish, your restoration is handled by a team that is fully invested in delivering the best results. Our CDT is not only skilled in the technical aspects of dental restoration, but also understands our high standards of care.
- Why it’s important: This high level of quality control reduces the chances of complications down the road.
The Foleck Center’s Commitment to Excellence
We’re committed to providing the highest-quality dental care.By combining a certified dental technician with our state-of-the-art in-house lab, we can deliver fast, accurate, and personalized dental restorations that you will love, with a perfect fit and lasting results.
Ready for a Custom Restoration?
If you’re in need of a dental restoration and want to experience the best-in-class services and benefits of a local dental lab? Come see why patients in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Hampton Kecoughtan, and Hampton Coliseum choose The Foleck Center for their dental needs! Schedule an appointment online or contact us at 800-800-8000 to get started!
