Dental Lab Technician how-to

How to Design a Crown in CAD

Good designs fit and function.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Good designs fit and function. In short: import; mark; set, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Import the scan.

  2. Mark the margin.

  3. Set the insertion path.

  4. Design anatomy.

  5. Check contacts and bite.

  6. Export for milling.

Safety reminders for dental lab technicians

  • Use dust extraction and masks
  • Handle chemicals safely
  • Use eye protection
  • Follow infection control on incoming cases

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