Question 1

Which materials do you use and why?

Accepted Answer

We will use any material you prefer. We can cast metal for PFM's, press eMax, mill zirconia, and print a wide range of prosthetics and devices. Please call us if you would like more specific information about brands, colors, or workflows.

Question 2

What are your prices?

Accepted Answer

Please call for our fee schedule. All our products include shipping, model and die, and special shading.

Question 3

What's the difference between 3D printed and milled crowns?

Accepted Answer

Milling has been around longer than 3D printing. Milled zirconia is, currently, far superior to printed materials. Current 3D printing materials are slightly harder than PMMA which make great temporaries, night guards, retainers, and flippers. As materials continue to advance, 3D printed crowns will become more durable and color corrected.

Question 4

Can you do traditional processes like fulll metal crowns and porcelain fused to metal?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Like many labs that have been around for a long time, we've kept or analog intact.

Question 5

How long does it take to turn around a case?

Accepted Answer

Normally, anything that comes in before noon is done and out for delivery the next day.  We ship FedEx which delivers anywhere in the US in 2 days.

Question 6

Can I call and ask a question if I'm not an active customer with ADC?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Please call us, we welcome the opportunity to help everyone and look forward to the challenging questions. Any doctor, patient, or lab is welcome to call at any time.

Question 7

Which implant system(s) do you use or support?

Accepted Answer

We can support any implant system you chose to use. We have an inventory of parts for most implant systems currently in use and, if necessary, can order any parts needed for your case. We can also send scan bodies that match the implant system of your choice.

Question 8

Should I scan or take an impression?

Accepted Answer

As far as we're concerned, you can send us the work however you prefer. Scanning is the modern choice for taking impressions.  Plus, with scanning, it is not necessary to ship any impressions or pour any models. We support all scanning systems currently being utilized.

Question 9

Do you do in-person, or in-chair, consultations and shading?

Accepted Answer

Yes, yes, and yes. We welcome the opportunity to work with you and your patient(s). It is common for patients to come to the lab to ensure the shading of any crown in the smile line is exact and beautiful.

Question 10

Why should I switch to full zirconia?

Accepted Answer

Zirconia is the current material of choice due to durability and color. With zirconia we can create teeth with a far superior look and feel.

Question 11

Why should I switch to digital dentistry and scanning?

Accepted Answer

We always suggest the switch to scanning.  Yes, there is a bit of a learning curve but you'll find the results amazing.  Chair time is decreased, accuracy is increased,  turn around times are decreased.  Expensive impression materials will be a thing of the past.  We find most of our doctors use their chair side assistants to do most of the scanning with the doctor doing the final scan of the preperation.  Every doctor who has switched to scanning, bar none, say they could never go back to taking conventional impressions.

Question 12

How do I start working with ADC?

Accepted Answer

Give us a call. 518-798-5915

We'll only take a couple minutes of your time to ensure you sending the scan and/or impression to the correct place and get your preferences for occlusion, contact, and materials.

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