Implants

Scans

We use a 3 Shape E Scanner which allows all-ceramic restorations to be milled, and where metal is the choice of material, metal frameworks are laser melted as opposed to the ‘old fashioned’ way of conventional casting methods using the lost wax technique.

This digital technique, whether it be for all-ceramic or metal based frameworks, provides stronger support with exceptional margins and accurate fit to every crown and bridge restoration fabricated within the lab.

3Shape Scanner

With the addition of our new 3 Shape Scanner, our all-ceramic or metal frameworks offer the most comfortable and accurate fitting restoration for each patient.

We are Trios ready so if you prefer to send digital scans please get in touch to set up via 3Shape Communicate: info@onguarddental.co.uk

If you are an Itero user send your scans to our Itero portal or alternatively, send the STL files to info@onguarddental.co.uk

Sports Mouth Guards and Gum Shields

Custom Mouthguards

At On Guard Dental Laboratory, we use the Dreve Drufomat Scan thermoforming machine—widely regarded as one of the most advanced and reliable units available today. It features cutting-edge material recognition software to ensure consistent, high-quality results with every application.

We offer four main types of mouthguards, each custom-made and tailored to the individual needs of the patient based on their sport or activity. All mouthguards are fabricated using Dreve EVA (ethyl vinyl acetate) thermoforming blanks, available in a wide range of colours for a personalized finish.

Included as standard with every mouthguard:

The patient’s name laminated between the layers for easy identification
A protective appliance box for storage and hygiene

There are four main levels of protection that we offer:

Level One – Junior

Recommended for children up to the age of 14, junior mouthguards are dual laminated using a 3mm colour EVA blank and a 2mm clear EVA blank. These junior mouthguards are custom made for non-contact sports such as touch rugby, and where a helmet is worn such as skateboarding.

Level Two – Senior

For adults participating in sports such as basketball, skateboarding, American football, motor racing and motor cross where a hard stick or hard ball is not encountered. ‘Senior’ mouthguards are also dual laminated, but with a 3mm base colour and a 3mm clear EVA blank.

Level Three – Elite

Recommended for contact sports such as boxing, martial arts and water polo, these have a 3mm EVA lamination over the anterior region of the teeth for extra protection with a further 3mm colour and 3mm clear EVA lamination blank. The ‘Elite’ mouthguard can also be modified for under 14 year-olds participating in these sports.

Level Four – Professional

For those who may encounter a hard stick or hard ball such as hockey, lacrosse or polo, as well as for rugby players, the ‘Professional’ mouthguard is recommended. A 3mm EVA base colour blank is used, then a 2mm Biolon thermoforming blank made from polyethylene is laminated over the anterior region of the teeth, followed by a 3mm clear EVA thermoforming blank. This mouthguard can also be adapted for under 14-year-old’s participating in these sports.

Essix Retainers

Scalloped / Non-Scalloped Retainers

Our custom-made Essix retainers are fabricated using a durable 1mm thick thermoforming material, ensuring a secure fit and long-lasting performance. Retainers can be produced with either scalloped or non-scalloped margins, depending on clinician preference. Scalloped retainers are trimmed to follow the gingival contour for added comfort and aesthetics.

Custom Night Guards

Nightguards

Our nightguards are fabricated using 2.5mm EVA Erkoflex 95 blanks, known for their durability and resistance to abrasion. This material offers more body and strength than many alternatives, making it ideal for patients with mild to moderate bruxism. Alternative thicknesses are available upon request to meet individual clinical needs.

Dual Laminate Nightguards

Also known as hard/soft nightguards, our dual laminate nightguards are made from 3mm blanks that feature a soft inner liner for comfort and a hard outer surface for durability. This combination is especially effective for moderate to severe bruxist patients, providing both comfort and long-lasting wear.

Bleaching and Whitening Trays

We use a 1mm EVA bleaching tray material, chosen for its superb accuracy and definition after thermoforming. This material ensures excellent adaptation and clearly defined margins for a comfortable and precise fit.

Unless otherwise requested, all bleaching trays are fabricated with buccal reservoirs placed over the teeth and are scalloped to follow the gingival contours, ensuring optimal contact and patient comfort during whitening treatments.

SLM (Sintered Laser Metal) Crowns and Bridges

For our porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) restorations, we use the GC Initial ceramic system. This advanced system offers a full range of carefully harmonised porcelain and enamel shades, designed to deliver outstanding aesthetics for restorations built on a metal substructure.

We also utilise the 3Shape E Scanner, which allows us to digitally design and fabricate crown and bridge frameworks through laser melting technology. This modern method replaces traditional lost-wax casting, offering superior strength, precise margins, and an accurate fit for every restoration produced in our laboratory.

Implant Supported Solutions

We offer Atlantis® Custom Abutments, compatible with most major implant systems. Our All-in-One implant restorations come at a single, all-inclusive price—ensuring no components are ordered on your account.

Alternatively, genuine stock manufacturer components can be ordered through the surgeon’s account or supplied directly by the surgeon, depending on your preferred workflow.

All Ceramic Crowns and Bridges

Lithium Disilicate, commonly known by the brand name Emax, is a highly aesthetic glass ceramic, ideal for creating crowns, veneers, inlays, and onlays. As a versatile alternative to zirconia, it offers excellent translucency and a natural appearance—making it a preferred choice for anterior restorations.

This material can be used to produce full-contour crowns that are stained and glazed for a lifelike finish, or cut back to allow for detailed layering with IPS e.max Ceram. Its adaptability and visual appeal make Lithium Disilicate an essential option in modern restorative dentistry.

Monolithic Zirconia Crowns and Bridges

Thanks to major advancements in dental ceramic materials, we are able to offer some of the strongest and most natural-looking options for fabricating restorations. Your patients will notice and appreciate the lifelike appearance and feel of their aesthetic dental restorations, made possible by our use of highly advanced materials.

Monolithic Full Zirconia Crowns have surged in popularity due to their exceptional strength and improved translucency, making them an excellent alternative to lithium disilicate for full-contour crowns, inlays, and onlays. Today, zirconia is the most widely used material in our laboratory, helping clients consistently meet their aesthetic goals and patient expectations.

As a leading material at the forefront of dental technology, Zirconium Oxide—commonly known as zirconia—is remarkably strong, biocompatible, and highly aesthetic. It is an ideal choice for single crowns as well as multiple-span bridges, offering both reliability and visual appeal.

Cement Retained/ Screw Retained Implants