By Olga Zaborceva, Dental Lab Manager at Bio-Dent Laboratories
Digital Dental Laboratory Services for NJ and NY Practices | BioDent
BioDent is a fully digital B2B dental laboratory based at 31 Washington Street, Matawan, NJ 07747, serving dental practices across New Jersey and New York. Every case we produce runs through an end-to-end digital workflow: we accept intraoral scans directly, design restorations in CAD/CAM software, and fabricate them with in-house milling machines and 3D printers. There is no analog conversion step and no impression material to distort, so what your scanner captures is exactly what gets manufactured.
For a dental practice, going fully digital with BioDent means faster turnaround, lower remake rates, and a predictable, trackable case pipeline. Because we eliminate the variability of physical impressions and stone models, restorations seat more accurately the first time. Practices that scan with iTero, 3Shape TRIOS, Dentsply Cerec, or 3M True Definition can send cases electronically the moment the scan is complete, and our free iTero scanner program makes the transition to digital impressions cost-free for qualifying practices.
What Is a Digital Dental Laboratory?
A digital dental laboratory is a dental lab that designs and manufactures restorations using digital data instead of physical impressions and hand-poured models. The dentist captures the patient’s teeth with an intraoral scanner, sends the digital scan file to the lab electronically, and the lab uses CAD/CAM (computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing) software to design the restoration before milling or 3D printing it. This fully digital process removes the distortion, shipping delays, and manual variability of traditional analog workflows, producing crowns, abutments, implant restorations, and surgical guides with higher accuracy and faster turnaround.
BioDent’s Digital Workflow: From Scan to Seat
- Scan — The dentist captures the prepared tooth, implant scan body, or arch with an intraoral scanner (iTero, 3Shape TRIOS, Dentsply Cerec, 3M True Definition, or another compatible system).
- Upload — The digital impression file is sent to BioDent electronically. iTero scans arrive directly through the connected platform with no analog conversion required.
- CAD Design — Our technicians import the scan into CAD/CAM design software and design the restoration to your prescription, verifying margins, contacts, and occlusion on screen.
- Mill or Print — The approved design is fabricated in-house: milled from zirconia, e.max, or titanium for crowns and abutments, or 3D printed for models and surgical guides.
- Quality Control — Every restoration is inspected, finished, and checked against the digital design before it leaves the lab.
- Delivery — The finished case is delivered to your practice, with digital case tracking available from submission through delivery.
Digital Scanners We Accept
| Scanner | Manufacturer | File Format | Compatible Restorations |
|---|---|---|---|
| iTero (Element, Lumina) | Align Technology | STL / direct connection | Crowns, bridges, abutments, implant restorations, models |
| TRIOS | 3Shape | STL / DCM / 3Shape | Crowns, bridges, abutments, surgical guides |
| Cerec (Primescan, Omnicam) | Dentsply Sirona | STL / Cerec Connect | Crowns, bridges, implant restorations, models |
| True Definition | 3M | STL | Crowns, bridges, abutments |
| Medit (i700, i900) | Medit | STL | Crowns, bridges, abutments, surgical guides, models |
| Other open-format scanners | Various | STL / open file | Most fixed and implant restorations — contact us to confirm |
What BioDent Fabricates Digitally
| Restoration Type | Digital Process |
|---|---|
| Zirconia crowns & bridges | CAD/CAM milled (in-house) |
| e.max (lithium disilicate) crowns | CAD/CAM milled (in-house) |
| Custom abutments (titanium + zirconia) | CAD/CAM milled (in-house) |
| Screw-retained implant crowns | Hybrid (milled restoration on milled abutment) |
| Implant bars | CAD/CAM milled (in-house) |
| 3D models (working & study) | 3D printed |
| Surgical guides | 3D printed |
Free iTero Scanner Program
Get an iTero scanner at no cost through BioDent. BioDent partners with qualifying dental practices to place an iTero intraoral scanner in your operatory at no upfront cost, so you can move to a fully digital impression workflow without a capital investment in scanning hardware.
Once your iTero is installed, scans connect directly to BioDent — no analog conversion, no shipping impressions, and no waiting on stone models. You capture the prep, send the case electronically, and we begin CAD design the same day.
Who qualifies? The program is open to dental practices in NJ and NY that commit to sending a qualifying volume of digital cases to BioDent. Eligibility depends on your case mix and volume — reach out and we’ll confirm whether your practice qualifies and walk you through getting started.
Digital vs. Traditional Dental Lab: Key Differences
| Factor | Traditional Lab | BioDent Digital Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Impression accuracy | Subject to material distortion and pour errors | Direct digital scan data — no distortion |
| Turnaround | Slowed by shipping and model pouring | Faster — cases move straight to CAD design |
| Remake rate | Higher due to impression variability | Lower — digital precision improves first-time seat |
| Workflow integration | Manual handoffs, physical materials | Direct scanner connection into our digital pipeline |
| Case tracking | Limited visibility once shipped | Digital case tracking from submission to delivery |
| Scalability | Constrained by manual labor and logistics | Milling and 3D printing scale consistently |
Why Choose BioDent as Your Digital Dental Lab
- Fully digital, end to end. We accept iTero scans directly and run every case through CAD/CAM design, in-house milling, and 3D printing — no analog conversion at any step.
- In-house fabrication. Zirconia, e.max, and titanium/zirconia abutments are milled on-site; models and surgical guides are printed in-house.
- Free iTero scanner program. Qualifying NJ and NY practices can adopt digital impressions at no upfront hardware cost through our iTero partnership.
- Transparent case tracking. Follow every case digitally from submission to delivery, with a B2B-only focus dedicated entirely to supporting dental practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a digital dental lab?
A digital dental lab designs and manufactures restorations from digital scan data rather than physical impressions and stone models. Dentists send intraoral scan files electronically, and the lab uses CAD/CAM software to design restorations before milling or 3D printing them. BioDent is a fully digital lab serving practices in NJ and NY.
What digital scanners does BioDent accept?
BioDent accepts iTero digital impressions directly, with no analog conversion needed. We are also compatible with 3Shape TRIOS, Dentsply Cerec, 3M True Definition, Medit, and most open-format scanners that export STL files.
How does a digital dental lab improve turnaround time?
Digital scans reach the lab the instant a scan is completed, eliminating shipping and model pouring. Cases move straight into CAD/CAM design and then to in-house milling or 3D printing. Removing impression distortion also lowers remake rates, which keeps cases on schedule.
What is the free iTero scanner program?
It is a BioDent partnership program that lets qualifying NJ and NY dental practices obtain an iTero intraoral scanner at no upfront cost. Once installed, the scanner connects directly to BioDent for a fully digital impression workflow. Eligibility is based on your case mix and digital case volume.
Can I send digital impressions instead of physical ones?
Yes. BioDent is built for digital impressions. You can scan with iTero, 3Shape TRIOS, Dentsply Cerec, 3M True Definition, or another compatible scanner and send the file electronically. There is no need to take or ship a physical impression.
How do I start sending digital cases to BioDent?
Connect your scanner to BioDent, capture your scan, and submit the case electronically through our send-a-case workflow. If you do not yet have a scanner, ask about our free iTero scanner program for qualifying practices.
Ready to Go Fully Digital?
BioDent is the digital dental laboratory partner for NJ and NY practices ready to scan, send, and seat with confidence. Whether you already scan with iTero or want to qualify for our free iTero scanner program, we make the move to a fully digital workflow straightforward. Send a case to BioDent and experience the accuracy, speed, and case tracking of a true digital dental lab.
