When you're researching implants, you'll notice some practices have an in-house dental lab and others ship the work out. It sounds like a back-office detail, but it affects your experience in ways worth understanding.
What an in-house lab is
For our implant cases, the work is split clearly: your care is 3D-planned in-house, with your same-day teeth printed in our own lab; your final teeth are crafted with our partner lab and fitted here.
Faster results
Printing same-day teeth in our own lab means a temporary set can be ready when qualifying full-arch patients have their implants placed. Your final teeth are crafted with our partner lab and fitted here after healing.
Fewer trips
Full-arch implant care involves fittings and follow-up. With an in-house lab, more of that happens in a single visit, and adjustments can often be made the same day — a real convenience, especially if you're driving in from out of town.
A better fit
Some of the best results come from the dentist and the lab working side by side. When a small tweak is needed — a slightly different shade or contour — it can happen immediately, with everyone looking at the same patient, instead of a back-and-forth of shipping and waiting. That tight loop tends to produce teeth that fit and look better.
Consistency and control
Keeping 3D planning, same-day printing, fitting, and adjustments here gives our team direct control over those steps, while our partner lab crafts the final teeth.
Our setup
Old Betsy Dental Implants and Dentures has an in-house lab and on-site 3D (CBCT) imaging. For you, that means faster turnaround, fewer visits, and a team that can fine-tune your implant teeth right here — all under one roof, close to home. We're happy to show you the lab when you come in; here's what to expect at a consultation.
Want implant care with the lab on-site? Book a consultation at Old Betsy Dental Implants and Dentures in Keene — call (817) 476-4537.