The On-Site Lab Advantage: Why Having Dental Technicians Under the Same Roof Matters

July 30, 2026
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Posted By: Dr Meredith Metin

Have you ever gotten a dental crown but had to wait weeks for it to be fabricated? Have you damaged your dental bridge and been forced to hassle with a temporary?

We think these restorations and prosthetics are too important to play the waiting game, so whenever possible, we fabricate them right here in our dental clinic. 

We’ve designed our on-site lab to make your dentistry more comfortable and efficient. 

With our restorative and prosthetic lab, we can create:

  • Custom Dental Crowns
  • Custom Dental Bridges
  • Porcelain Veneers
  • Mouthguards

About CEREC Same-Day Restorations in New Port, VIC

CEREC technology allows us to take digital impressions and then send the results to special computer software. The software designs your restoration or prosthetic and forwards the instructions to our 3-D printer. 

The printer cuts your prosthetics and restorations from a single piece of porcelain, which closely mimics natural tooth enamel. 

The Benefits of an On-Site Lab

  • No waiting weeks for your restoration or prosthetic.
  • No hassling with temporary restorations.
  • Your trusted dentist in Newport, VIC, can oversee every step of the process.
  • We can work with shade and shape in real time.

Consider These Same-Day Restorations and How They Work

  • Dental Crowns: Tooth-shaped covers that fit over a prepared tooth or dental implant post to the gumline, concealing flaws and restoring teeth and function. 
  • Dental Bridges: Tooth replacement anchored to healthy teeth using dental crowns. 
  • Dental Veneers: Shells of porcelain colour-matched to complement your smile, concealing everything from gummy smiles to slightly crooked or worn teeth. 
  • Mouthguards: Protect your teeth and gums while playing your favourite sports. 

The dentist will evaluate your situation to ensure that same-day dentistry is a practical solution. 

Of course, every patient and situation differ, so candidacy and outcomes will vary. Your dentist will let you know what to expect. 

Would You Like to Arrange a Consultation?

For more information or to book an evaluation with the dentist, we invite you to call on (03) 8820 1948. Remember to ask about our current specials.