What does the restorative workflow look like, and why is the prototype try-in important?
The TLZ-IB with metal substructure follows a three-stage restorative process that confirms function and esthetics before the titanium-supported final is completed.
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Records | Submit a flask or duplicate prosthetic so ROE can capture tooth position, vertical dimension, and esthetics. |
| 2. Prototype try-in | ROE provides a functional prototype that is tried in and worn to verify function and esthetics intraorally. |
| 3. Final | After approval, ROE completes the final restoration on the titanium substructure, finished with full zirconia and MiYO liquid porcelain and connected via titanium cylinders. |
The worn functional prototype is a critical checkpoint. Because the final is built on a rigid titanium framework that is engineered to the approved design, verifying the prototype intraorally helps confirm phonetics, occlusion, lip support, and esthetics before the framework is finalized. The overall process spans 3 to 6 patient visits. To begin, send a case to ROE or explore ROE's full-arch design services.
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For immediate chairside support or troubleshooting assistance, contact ROE Dental Laboratory:
- Phone: (216) 663-2233
- Email: info@roedentallab.com