Polish

Our Pre-Coloring process builds in the correct shade so no surface staining is required

As dental technicians, our owner pioneered the now-common technique of using water brushes to infuse pre-sintered monolithic zirconia with characterization liquids precisely-placed by hand to give the final restoration its lifelike qualities.  

Protects

SURFACE GLAZE NOT ONLY WEARS OFF, BUT IT ALSO WEARS THE OPPOSING

“Glazes begin to wear off within a few months and can leave a rough surface that patients can feel with their tongue and can wear opposing dentition.” - Dr. Rella Christensen, Dentistry Today, Mar 14, 2017. 

“Glazed zirconia causes more material and antagonist wear than polished zirconia... polished zirconia is wear-friendly to the opposing tooth.” - Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Vol. 109, Issue 1, 01-01-2013. 

Enamel

HAND POLISH INSTEAD OF GLAZING MAKES FOR A KINDER, GENTLER RESTORATION

At 38 Smiles Dental Laboratory, our exclusive combination of techniques of pre-coloring for built-in color and hand polishing to a realistic finish, gives you as a dentist the confidence of knowing you are providing your patient with a long-lasting zirconia crown that’s ecofriendly to its surroundings.