03/12/2026
A Day in the Life of a Dental Technician
From digital design to molten gold, here’s how a 5-unit full cast gold case comes to life in the lab.
1️⃣ CAD Design – We start by digitally designing the restorations for precise anatomy and fit.
2️⃣ 3D Printed Wax Patterns – The design is printed in a castable resin, creating the exact patterns for casting.
3️⃣ Investing – Wax patterns are sprued and invested to form the mold.
4️⃣ Burnout – The wax is burned out in the furnace, leaving a perfect cavity.
5️⃣ Centrifugal Casting – Molten gold is cast into the mold using centrifugal force.
6️⃣ Divest & Sandblast – Investment is removed to reveal the raw gold framework.
7️⃣ Sprue Cut-Off – Sprues are removed and contours refined.
Final Step: Finish & Polish – Bringing the restoration to its final high-polish shine.
Old school metallurgy while also utilizing some modern digital workflows.
At Bayou State Lab, we love what we do, combining craftsmanship, technology, and over 40 years of Certified Dental Lab experience to help dentists deliver restorations built to last.