Fuji’s professional team
combines sophisticated
technology and skilled
artistry to provide quality
restorations that are totally
made in the USA.
DENTAL LABORATORY
still depends on the artistry and skilled hands of top ceramists.
A crown is not satisfactory straight out of the milling machine,
although about 85% of the process is completed with great accuracy in the mill. The rest is artistry.
“Appreciate the little things… because one
day you’ll look back and realize they were
the big things.”
– Kurt Vonnegut
The time-saving efficiency of the mill frees the technician to
complete the finish work slowly and deliberately, without the
stress of production pressure. This allows the technician to
focus on the ‘little things’ – refining occlusion, defining
anatomy, and perfecting precise, natural contours and concave
necks – that make a key difference in the end product.
Photos by Ray Bryant, Bryant Studios
Only a few labs can afford to make this kind of massive investment in high-tech equipment. Among those who can, fewer still
The precision and efficiency afforded by state-of-the-art scanners enables
Fuji to control costs and remain competitive in pricing.
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have an elite team of Master Ceramists on staff. The talent and
experience of Fuji’s skilled technicians provides the foundation
for restorations with superior beauty and performance. Every
detail matters. Yuji Ono notes, “Good broad contacts are a must.
Where good contacts are established, occlusion is adjusted to
relieve any contact on posterior inclines and the small, lifelike
cusp tips are placed on 90-degree stops. Where needed, contours can be adjusted. This approach results in a crown that
replicates the beauty found in nature.”
When it comes to the bottom line, Fuji’s financial commitment
to the future has enabled them to improve quality, boost consistency and shorten turnaround times. In fact, the precision
and efficiency afforded by state-of-the-art scanners, software
and milling machines, and new materials like zirconia and
lithium disilicate enables Fuji to control costs and offer prices
that are still competitive, even in a marketplace where low-cost
dental restorations from Mexico, China, and Hong Kong are
common. Studies have documented that 67% of dental labs
utilize offshore sources, and that figure is most likely underreported. At a time when other dental labs feel threatened
by outsourcing, Fuji is secure in the knowledge that they
can compete.
Kip Estep chose the name “Fuji” to reflect the laboratory’s focus
on excellence and to attract doctors and personnel who share
his goals. Fuji is proud that their products are American-made,
and proud of the skilled U.S. jobs the laboratory creates.
“Fuji will never outsource any portion of our work to a foreign
lab because we can beat them by a mile. There are too many
advantages to keeping our laboratory here in the USA.
Restorations manufactured in China fill a demand for the lowest
price, but dentists find that the quality, communication, 2-3
weeks turnaround time, consistency, and reliability often leave