--- title: DDS Lab | Dentistry Blog | Tips & Tricks (3) description: Tips & Tricks | The monthly highlights of DDS Lab's blog provide you with the most current information in dentistry. (3) --- [![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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DDS Dental Lab Sep 20, 2024 Tips & Tricks ### [Trends in Material Considerations for Permanent Crowns](https://blog.ddslab.com/trends-in-material-considerations-for-permanent-crowns) Enhance your understanding of the biggest trends in material considerations for permanent crowns to ensure the best experience for patients. DDS Dental Lab Aug 21, 2024 Tips & Tricks ### [Tooth preparation for All-Ceramic Crowns](https://blog.ddslab.com/tooth-preparation-for-all-ceramic-crowns) There are only minor differences in preparation between the various all-ceramic crown materials. Proper design is critical for ensuring the... Carl J. Drago, DDS, MS Jan 18, 2023 Tips & Tricks ### [How to determine the best crown and bridge material for your patient’s implant case?](https://blog.ddslab.com/best-crown-bridge-material-for-implant-case) Throughout the last fifty years, materials used for dental implants have been extensively researched, and an understanding of how the physical and... Carl J. Drago, DDS, MS Nov 30, 2022 Dental Technology ### [Optimal clinical margins and digital dental scans](https://blog.ddslab.com/clinical-margins-digital-dental-scans) Well-defined margins are essential for achieving well-fitting restorations. It is crucial to ensure that the margins are designed and prepared... Michael Radke Oct 25, 2022 Tips & Tricks ### [How to ensure a dental crown fits | Dispatch #7](https://blog.ddslab.com/fix-dental-crown-that-does-not-fit) Guessing or eyeballing to adjust the crown is time-consuming and does not guarantee an accurate fit. Poorly fitting crowns are unacceptable and... Carl J. Drago, DDS, MS Aug 31, 2022 Dental Technology ### [NIGHT GUARD MATERIAL & SAFETY: Acrylic, BPA, and Phthalates](https://blog.ddslab.com/night-guard-material-safety-acrylic-bpa-and-phthalates) Since night guards are normally made from a hard, durable, heat-cured plastic, it is understandable that patients will have questions about the... Stacy Radke Jul 11, 2022 Tips & Tricks ### [How to resolve fitting issues with zirconia crowns](https://blog.ddslab.com/resolve-fitting-issues-with-zirconia-crowns) Because zirconia crowns are designed to help seal and protect your patient’s teeth from further damage, it is imperative that you know how to... Bill Warner Jul 7, 2022 Dental Technology ### [Zirconia crowns preparation guidelines](https://blog.ddslab.com/zirconia-crowns-preparation-guidelines) To maximize the success of seating Zirconia restorations, & minimizing chair time, it is essential to ensure proper preparation guidelines are being... Cindy Chambers Jul 5, 2022 Dental Technology ### [Pros and cons of same-day dental implants](https://blog.ddslab.com/pros-and-cons-of-same-day-dental-implants) While same-day dental implants may sound ideal, this treatment isn’t without its drawback. But first, let’s look at the advantages. 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