Placing and restoring dental implants has come a long way. What once required multiple steps, physical impressions, and lengthy wait times can now be streamlined with the help of digital tools. The shift toward digital dentistry is redefining the implant experience for both dentists and patients.
As these dental implant trends continue to evolve, practices that adapt will find new ways to boost precision, speed, and patient satisfaction. At Next Dental Labs, we stay at the forefront of these innovations, making it easier for you to get outstanding implant results while cutting lab costs by over 50%.
Digital Workflows Are the New Standard
One of the biggest shifts in recent years is the full digitization of implant workflows. Instead of relying on physical impressions and models, dentists can now scan, plan, and submit everything digitally. This leads to faster communication with the lab, more accurate restorations, and fewer chairside adjustments.
We’ve optimized our lab to work seamlessly with digital files, which helps reduce turnaround time while improving precision. Whether you’re working with intraoral scans or planning implant placement, we’re equipped to handle your digital case with ease.
3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
3D printing has moved beyond being a novelty—it’s becoming a reliable solution for surgical guides, temporary restorations, and even full arch prosthetics. These tools can be produced quickly and affordably, giving both the dentist and the patient more flexibility.
At Next Dental Labs, we use 3D printing technology to support implant cases that require customized components or fast prototyping. This technology is especially helpful when fabricating temporary options while patients heal after surgery.
Guided Implant Surgery
Guided implant placement is another trend that is transforming the field. With digital imaging and surgical planning software, dentists can now plan implant positioning with extreme precision. This minimizes surgical risks, improves esthetics, and leads to better long-term outcomes.
We often receive digital planning files and create custom surgical guides to support this process. These guides give you the confidence that implants will be placed exactly where they need to be, every time.
Immediate Loading and Same-Day Implants
As implant technology and materials improve, more practices offer immediate loading protocols—sometimes placing temporary crowns the same day as implant surgery. This trend is driven by patient demand for faster results and fewer appointments.
Our lab supports same-day workflows by offering fast, accurate design and fabrication options. Because of our focus on speed and digital compatibility, we’re able to deliver restorations quickly, without compromising on fit or aesthetics.
Smarter Materials and Customization
Modern dental implants are increasingly paired with high-performance materials like zirconia and hybrid ceramics. These materials improve both durability and appearance, giving patients longer-lasting and more natural-looking results.
At Next Dental Labs, we offer a wide range of implant-compatible materials to match your case needs and patient preferences—all while keeping prices more than 50% lower than the competition.
