A variation on a standard design
Different thickness, extra coverage, special clasps, or a material change to an appliance we already make.
Bespoke
Can't see what you need? We'll make it
Our website shows the appliances we make most often — but it's far from everything. Almost every case we handle is bespoke. If you need a specific appliance that isn't listed, tell us what you're after (or the problem you're trying to solve) and our technicians will help design and make it to your prescription.
What we can make
If you can specify it, we can usually make it
A few of the bespoke requests we handle regularly — this list isn't exhaustive, so just ask.
Specialist splints & repositioning appliances
Less common occlusal, TMD and repositioning designs — tell us the technique you work to.
An appliance made elsewhere
Send the spec, a photo, or the old appliance itself and we'll reproduce or improve on it.
One-off and unusual cases
Difficult anatomy, combined functions, or a design that doesn't fit any standard category.
Modifications & add-ons
Additions, relines, clasps or adjustments to an existing appliance, by prescription.
Prototypes & new ideas
Developing a technique or product? We'll help prototype it with digital design and 3D printing.
Custom appliances are made to a registered dentist's written prescription. For anything specialist or unusual, we'll talk it through and confirm what's achievable before we start — no guesswork.
How it works
From idea to finished appliance
The same straightforward process, whatever you're asking for.
1
Tell us what you need
A description, a sketch, a photo, or the existing appliance — whatever you have.
2
Send a scan or impression
Digital from any major scanner, or post an impression — whichever your practice prefers.
3
We advise & quote
We confirm what's possible, the materials, turnaround and price before any work begins.
4
We make it
Designed and built in our Dorset lab, checked, and returned to you ready to fit.
Why bring it to us
A lab that's happy with the unusual
Since 1978
A family-run, GDC-registered and DAMAS-accredited lab — we've made a lot of unusual appliances over the years.
Digital & traditional
A full digital workflow with 3D printing sits alongside hand skills, so we can tackle designs other labs turn down.
An honest answer
If something won't work as asked, we'll say so and suggest an alternative — rather than make something that fails.
Got something specific in mind?
Tell us about the appliance you need — send a scan, a photo or a description, and we'll take it from there.