Orthodontists are increasingly adopting 3D printing technology. The once passe practice of in-office appliance fabrication is returning. 3D printing technology has eliminated the tedious steps associated with appliance fabrication protocols. A lean and well-designed digital lab is an integral part of developing a successful in-office appliance fabrication workflow. This talk reviews all the stations of a lean digital lab. It also offers practical tips on how to build or remodel a streamlined digital lab in your practice.
Learning Objectives:
After this lecture, attendees will be able to:
Identify the essential stations of a lean digital lab.
Identify critical factors to smoothly operate each stations of an orthodontic digital lab.
Provide an overview of a lean digital lab structure.
