We will be closed from 24/12 at 1pm until 26/12 and will reopen on 27/12, 30/12 and 31/12 for emergencies only. We will fully re-open on 02/01/25. If you are a Queensway patient, please call our out of hours service for urgent advice and care. Billingham/Yarm/Bishop Auckland patients call: 0770 319 6181, and Jesmond/Washington patients call: 07960234073.

Queensway Dental Laboratory

Name: Queensway Dental Clinic
Telephone: 01642 554 667

The team at Queensway Dental Laboratory consists of passionate university graduates and experienced professionals with over 200 years of experience between them. We draw upon this wealth of experience to provide superior-quality, aesthetic results.

We are constantly refining our processes and techniques to deliver the best possible outcome for our clients. Our on-site location at Queensway Dental Clinic has allowed us to greatly increase our knowledge by working alongside a multi-disciplinary team.

What sets our lab apart

Here are just a few of the things that set our lab apart from the pack:

We learn

We place great importance on continuing education, and our highly skilled professionals regularly attend courses worldwide to further their knowledge. We also welcome guest speakers and trainers to our laboratory so we can benefit from their expertise.

Along with trainers from GC and Ivoclar, we are fortunate to work with renowned New York technician Peter Pizzi, who has delivered exceptional hands-on training for our team.

Members of our team also speak and teach on behalf of global organisations including Nobel Biocare and Bredent, allowing us to share our skills and knowledge with others.

We invest

We support our team in delivering the very best results by continually investing in the latest equipment, technology and materials.

These investments include:

NobelProcera 2G Scanner & Nobel Design 2G Scanner – Used to design implant abutments, crowns and bridges in both titanium and zirconia.
GC Aadva Scanner – Used to CAD design all crown and bridge frameworks in a wide range of materials including zirconia, titanium, cobalt chrome and acrylic.
Bredent Thermopress – Used to produce clear flexible frameworks and the addition of flexible and clear tooth coloured clasps to cobalt chrome partial dentures.
Bredent For2Press – Used to process high-performance polymers suitable for large implant prostheses.
Ivoclar Ivobase – Used to produce injection-moulded, high-impact dentures. Closed-flask injecting allows for precision processing with no raised bites.
Vision Engineering Mantis Stereo Microscopes – Used for precise magnification when working.

We perfect

The key to any great dental restoration is accuracy. This is why we weigh our dental stone powder-to-water ratios to the exact manufacturer’s instructions, ensuring total consistency across all of our cases.

We also guarantee a precise fit for our patients by casting crown and bridge impressions from the same die stone as our working casts. It is this attention to detail and accuracy that helps to set us apart from other dental laboratories.

Our highly
skilled lab team

Here is some of the incredible talent in our Billingham laboratory:

The only registered KOIS specialist in the UK

We are the only lab in the UK to have a ‘KOIS Registered Specialist’.

Our managing director, Richard Elliott, studied a comprehensive nine-course curriculum at the KOIS Center in Seattle, covering aesthetic, occlusion and restorative dentistry.

The course taught clear protocols for managing complex dental cases, and has allowed for the implementation of KOIS principles to the laboratory. This helps us achieve consistently outstanding results for both clients and patients alike.

Our crown and bridge team

Our skilled crown and bridge team provides a full range of ceramic solutions from single unit crowns to full-arch, implant-supported restorations. We have built a strong reputation for providing exceptional service and results through our innovative approach.

Our complex ceramic systems are chosen on a case-specific basis. These include:

Ivoclar InLine – porcelain bonded to alloy restorations
Ivoclar e.max Ceram – layered e.max and zirconia restorations
GC LiSi – layered e.max and zirconia restorations where a stronger chroma is required
GC Initial Ti – specific ceramic for directly bonding to titanium implant restorations.

Our prosthodontic team

Our prosthodontic department uses the latest technology and materials to provide natural, removable prostheses. We have the skill, knowledge and expertise necessary to ensure results that exceed expectations.

Our prosthodontic systems include:

Ivoclar Ivobase – high-impact injection moulding system
Bredent Thermopress thermoplastic system – clear flexible partial dentures
Ivoclar, Mertz, and Enigma Life – cutting-edge aesthetic dentures
Bredent Crea.lign and Ivoclar Nexco - composite systems for customising pink aesthetics

Our implant team

Our implant team has extensive knowledge and technical expertise in all aspects of restoring implants, from treatment planning to delivering finished cases. We work closely with our clients at every stage to ensure consistent, high-quality results.

We use CAD/CAM technology to deliver the high level of precision and accuracy needed to create a successful implant case. This technology includes the use of: