Records become a design brief
The designer checks what the case is asking for, which records are current and what the lab needs back. Scans supply geometry; the prescription supplies intent. Missing information and conflicting records need clarification rather than silent assumptions.
Design is more than tooth shape
Depending on the indication, CAD involves boundaries, insertion direction, anatomy, contacts, occlusion, component assignments and production constraints. A denture setup or implant workflow introduces different dependencies from a single crown. Knowing which checks apply is part of the role.
The lab’s workflow shapes the output
The same indication may need different files, libraries or settings in different labs. Designers work to the supplied material and manufacturing requirements and confirm deliverable compatibility. They do not automatically choose a clinical plan or guarantee the result of manufacture.
Review and communication are core skills
Designers document questions, use reference views and respond to consolidated revision notes. Good communication keeps the approved record version attached to the design. A fast operator who cannot recognize uncertainty can create more work for the receiving team.
Where responsibility ends
The treating clinician directs clinical decisions; the receiving lab approves manufacturing suitability in its workflow. CAD views show proposed geometry, not proven patient results. Pristine’s service pages describe the records and review stages for specific restorative work.
Prepared by Pristine Dental Design · October 6, 2026. Workflow guidance for dental professionals. Case-specific instructions and receiving-team approval govern actual design and production.