Scanner and software compatibility is one of the most common—yet most underestimated—risks in outsourcing crown and bridge cases to a dental lab. When digital systems don’t align, whether due to unsupported STL or PLY formats, scanner restrictions, or mismatched CAD workflows, th

Ensuring consistent quality in digital crown and bridge workflows requires more than digital tools—it demands disciplined systems across every production stage. Leading dental labs implement structured QA practices, including: Labs that embed these controls into their workflow de