--- title: DDS Lab | Dentistry Blog | Dental Techniques description: Dental Techniques | The monthly highlights of DDS Lab's blog provide you with the most current information in dentistry. --- [![DDS Lab | Full-Service Dental Laboratory](https://blog.ddslab.com/hubfs/01%20DDS%20Lab%20Identity/DDS%20Logos/DDS%20Lab%20Logo%202021.png)](https://www.ddslab.com/) - [Home](https://www.ddslab.com/) - [Products](https://www.ddslab.com/dental-lab-products/) - [Digital Services](https://www.ddslab.com/digital-services/) - [Education](https://www.ddslab.com/dental-education/) - [Send a case](https://www.ddslab.com/send-a-case/) - [Blog](https://blog.ddslab.com/) - [About](https://www.ddslab.com/about-dds-dental-lab/) - [Contact](https://www.ddslab.com/contact-dds-dental-lab/) # DDS Lab Blog — Dental Insights Welcome to DDS Lab's blog, where we aim to provide valuable information and insights about dental restorations, dental care, and related topics. 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Reduce Adjustments. Increase Patient Satisfaction. When it comes to removable prosthetics, even the best digital workflow depends on one... DDS Dental Lab Jul 31, 2026 Dental Implants ### [Benefits of Full Mouth Restoration for Your Patients](https://blog.ddslab.com/benefits-of-full-mouth-restoration-for-your-patients) A well-executed full mouth reconstruction can improve a patient's quality of life by restoring the health, function, and appearance of their mouth. DDS Dental Lab Feb 26, 2025 Tips & Tricks ### [The Ultimate Dentist's Guide to Crown & Bridge](https://blog.ddslab.com/the-ultimate-dentists-guide-to-crown-bridge) Get the best results from crown and bridge procedures with this ultimate guide for dentists. Learn all you need to know to provide top-quality care. DDS Dental Lab Feb 12, 2025 Dental Techniques ### [Crown & Bridge Preparations: What Dentists Should Know](https://blog.ddslab.com/crown-bridge-preparations-what-dentists-should-know) Before you send off cases for crown and bridge fabrication, you need to follow these specific steps to prepare for optimal fit and function. DDS Dental Lab Nov 25, 2024 Dental Techniques ### [Tips & Tricks: Making Partial Dentures Fit for Your Patients](https://blog.ddslab.com/tips-tricks-making-partial-dentures-fit-for-your-patients) Take full advantage of the best tips and tricks for making partial dentures fit your patients to help them enjoy a comfortable, satisfying experience. DDS Dental Lab Sep 26, 2024 Dental Techniques ### [Most common dental impression errors and how to avoid them](https://blog.ddslab.com/dental-impression-errors-and-how-to-avoid-them) An excellent quality dental impression is critical, because without it the dental lab cannot fabricate accurate, well-fitting restorations. Ideally,... Cindy Chambers Jun 29, 2022 Dental Techniques ### [FABRICATING A CROWN UNDER AN EXISTING​ ​REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURE | Dispatch #3](https://blog.ddslab.com/crown-under-an-existing-removable-partial-denture) This is one of the most challenging impressions in dentistry. This edition of the DDS Dispatch is intended to provide dentists with practical... Cindy Chambers Jan 10, 2022 Dental Techniques ### [HOW TO TAKE A PERFECT DENTURE IMPRESSION](https://blog.ddslab.com/how-to-make-a-perfect-denture-impression) Full and partial dentures are still a popular way to restore entirely edentulous patients who do not wish to have dental implants or who are... Bill Warner Dec 3, 2019 Dental Techniques ### [HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR MARGINS AND DIGITAL DENTAL SCANS](https://blog.ddslab.com/how-to-improve-your-margins-and-digital-dental-scans) Your choice of margin preparation depends on the type of crown selected for the patient. The types of margins and when to use them are outlined in... Melissa Wissinger Mar 13, 2019 Zirconia ### [LITTLE CHANGES THAT WILL MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE WHEN PLACING ZIRCONIA DENTAL CROWNS](https://blog.ddslab.com/placing-zirconia-dental-crowns) The number of Zirconia crowns fabricated annually now exceeds PFM crowns. With this trend likely to continue, it is crucial to know how best to place... Cindy Chambers Feb 27, 2019 [1](https://blog.ddslab.com/topic/dental-techniques/page/1) [2](https://blog.ddslab.com/topic/dental-techniques/page/2) RESOURCES ## Discover our helpful tools and resources VIDEO ### Get to know DDS Lab In this video, we'll take you behind the scenes of our dental laboratories.  Join us on this journey through the world of dental technology and discover the artistry and precision that goes into every dental prosthetic we create. 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