Digital Dental Lab Workflow

KC Dental Lab supports open digital dental lab workflow needs for clinics and laboratories that want to send STL files, improve file submission, review design questions and track cases clearly.

Dental CAD design workstations for digital workflow support.

Digital Workflow Steps

  1. 01

    Digital Case Submission

    Send a digital dental case with a prescription, anonymous case reference and open digital files through an agreed method.

  2. 02

    Accepted File Types

    STL, PLY and OBJ support may be provided for open digital workflows.

  3. 03

    File Completeness Review

    Margins, bite, opposing arch, tooth number, shade and implant details are reviewed.

  4. 04

    CAD Design Communication

    Design questions are clarified before production when required.

  5. 05

    Production and QC

    Confirmed cases move through production and quality checkpoints.

  6. 06

    Delivery and Follow-Up

    Tracking information and after-sales support are coordinated after shipment.

Scanner Compatibility

Scanner compatibility should be confirmed before the first case.

Communication at Each Workflow Stage

Case Coordinator

Keeps the case reference, prescription, requested delivery timing and open questions organized for follow-up.

Technical Review

Checks records and raises questions about margins, clearance, implant compatibility, shade or design limitations before production.

Design Confirmation

Complex or approval-based cases can include agreed checkpoints so customer feedback is recorded before the next stage.

Shipping Follow-Up

Confirms dispatch details and supports issue review with the case history when follow-up is required.

What to Send With the First Digital Case

  • Anonymous case reference and complete prescription
  • Upper arch, lower arch and bite files as required
  • Restoration type, material, tooth number and shade
  • Implant system and scan body details when applicable
  • Clinical photos or design references when relevant
  • Requested approval stages and required delivery date

Confirm Your Digital Workflow

Before the first case, confirm file compatibility, the transfer method, required records and who will respond to technical questions.