How to Use the Biogeneric Copy Function in inLab SW 15

By Bill Atkission

Posted May 05, 2016 in Technical

Laboratory owner Bill Atkission explains how the Bio-copy function of inLab SW 15 copies the patient’s intact natural teeth, the temporary restoration or a diagnostic waxup to create anatomically correct restorations.


Restorative Challenge: The patient was a middle-aged man who was missing tooth #25 yet had no plans to replace it due to financial considerations. Instead of an implant or a bridge, he opted to restore five lower anterior teeth #23, #24, #26, #27, #28 with the understanding that the dental team may not be able to completely close the gingival space between teeth #24 and #26.


Treatment Plan: After discussing the case with the dentist, we decided our best plan of action would be to create five IPS e.max restorations with a facial cut back layered with IPS e.max Ceram porcelain enamels. I fabricated a diagnostic waxup and a stent for temporaries and sent them to the dentist. The temporaries were...

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About The Author

  • Bill Atkission

    Owner at Bella Vita Dental Design · Arden, NC

    Bill Atkission has been a crown and bridge technician for more than 30 years. Beginning his career by attending the Dental Technology Institute in Orange, CA, then opening his first sole-proprietorship lab in 1989 affectionately...

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