30/03/2026
We’ve recently introduced a new milling machine into our lab at Brighton Implant Clinic.
It’s a 5-axis system designed to work with different materials, including titanium, zirconia and ceramics. The machine can operate in both wet and dry modes and uses a high-speed spindle to mill with a very high level of precision, allowing complex geometries to be produced consistently. 
This type of technology is specifically used in implant dentistry to manufacture structures such as titanium bars and other implant-supported components.
The unit was delivered to the clinic and then lifted into position using a lorry-mounted crane, which is the articulated mechanical arm you see used to move the machine safely into place.
Once installed in the lab, it becomes part of a fully digital workflow.
Each case begins with a design, which is then translated into a physical structure by milling a solid block of titanium. The process is highly controlled, but it still requires a final stage of manual refinement before the component is ready.
The result of that process is a titanium bar.
This is the structure that sits underneath an All-on-4 restoration. It connects the implants together and allows forces to be distributed evenly across the arch, giving the prosthesis the strength and stability it needs over time. The zirconia restoration is then built on top of this foundation.
Being able to produce these components in-house means having direct control over each stage, from design to final fit. It also allows for a higher level of consistency when working on complex implant cases.
It’s not something visible once the treatment is completed, but it plays a central role in how the restoration performs in the long term.
The focus remains on precision, stability, and reliability.
