FAQ
How does digital case planning work?
A straight answer first, then the context behind it, from the technicians who do the work.
THE SHORT ANSWER
Digital case planning starts with a CBCT scan and intraoral scan uploaded to the lab. The lab's technicians use that data to design the prosthetic outcome virtually before any tooth is prepared or implant placed. The dentist reviews and approves the digital plan, then the lab mills the restorations or surgical guides directly from the approved files. Typical review cycles run 24-48 hours.
THE CONTEXT
What sits behind it
For prosthodontists and oral surgeons managing full-arch or implant cases, the planning conversation used to happen by phone and guesswork. Digital case planning replaces that with a shared 3D environment: the clinician uploads a CBCT and an intraoral scan, the lab technician overlays the prosthetic design on the surgical anatomy, and both parties approve the plan before any physical work begins. This eliminates the back-and-forth that adds weeks to complex cases.
At Dani Dental, the digital workflow runs through a structured intake: scan files arrive via a secure portal, a named technician reviews occlusal relationships and emergence profiles within one business day, and a design preview goes back to the referring doctor for sign-off. That preview includes implant angulation, crown contour, and shade mapping for anterior cases. Nothing moves to milling until the doctor approves the file.
The clinical payoff is measurable. Cases planned digitally before any preparation show fewer mid-case remakes because fit issues surface in the virtual model rather than at the seat appointment. For small DSOs running standardized implant protocols across multiple offices, a consistent digital planning intake also means consistent outcomes across locations without requiring each office to manage a separate lab relationship.
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