# iDD Dental Lab – Digital Dental Laboratory in Wellington, New Zealand

> iDD Dental Lab is a Wellington-based digital dental laboratory established in 2019, delivering high-quality, precision dental restorations to dental professionals across New Zealand. Specialising in All-on-X implant prosthetics, crowns, veneers, dentures, smile design, clear aligners, surgical guides, bite splints, and 3D printed models, iDD operates a fully digital workflow — accepting intraoral scans from all major scanner brands and delivering restorations with fast turnaround. iDD Dental Lab is also the manufacturer behind ClearChange Aligners, New Zealand's first and only locally made clear aligner.

## About iDD Dental Lab

iDD Dental Lab is a Wellington-based, fully digital dental laboratory serving dental professionals — dentists, dental clinics, and specialist practices — across New Zealand. Founded in 2019, the lab has built a reputation for high-end precision restorations delivered efficiently through a completely digital workflow.

The lab supports dental professionals with 9 specialist services: All-on-X implant prosthetics, dentures, smile design, ClearChange clear aligners, 3D printed models, crowns, surgical guides, bite splints, and veneers. Cases are submitted entirely digitally — dental professionals email intraoral scan files and iDD handles design, fabrication, and delivery. No physical impressions or couriering required.

The team brings expertise from across the globe — New Zealand, South Korea, China, and the Philippines — combining specialist skills in ceramics, CAD/CAM design, removable prosthetics, surgical guides, and implant restorations. With 10+ years of combined laboratory experience, the team is equipped to handle everything from single unit crowns to complex full-arch All-on-X restorations.

In addition to laboratory services, iDD Dental Lab is the founding organisation behind ClearChange Aligners — New Zealand's first and only locally manufactured clear aligner brand, produced at iDD's Wellington facility and distributed through a network of registered dental providers across New Zealand.

- Phone: 022 675 8017
- Email: info@idddentallab.com
- Location: Wellington, New Zealand
- Website: https://www.idddentallab.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/idd.lab
- Contact Page: https://www.idddentallab.com/contact
- ClearChange Aligners: https://www.clearchangealigners.com/

## Key Facts

- Established: 2019, Wellington, New Zealand
- Team: 6 dental technicians and operations staff
- Combined lab experience: 10+ years
- Scanner brands supported: 6 major systems (3Shape, iTero, Dentsply Sirona, Carestream, Medit, Planmeca)
- Services offered: 9 specialist lab services
- Geographic coverage: NZ-wide via fully digital case submission
- Also manufactures: ClearChange Aligners — NZ's first locally made clear aligner

## Our Team

### George Li – Lab Manager and Dental Technician (China)
A founding member of iDD Dental Lab since 2019, George is passionate about all aspects of laboratory management and technical production. With 10+ years of experience, George has extensive knowledge of both removable and fixed prosthetics, and is known for his exceptional staining techniques. He works to ensure the lab operates seamlessly for both clients and the internal team.
Role: Lab Manager and Dental Technician
Experience: 10+ years
Expertise: Removable prosthetics, fixed prosthetics, staining techniques, lab management
Profile: https://www.idddentallab.com/our-team

### Jordyn Te Kani – Operations and Communications Manager (New Zealand)
Jordyn joined iDD Dental Lab in 2023, bringing clinical leadership and patient-focused experience into every aspect of lab operations. She coordinates between clients, dentists, and technicians — managing case processing, deadlines, and follow-ups to ensure client satisfaction. Her organisational skill and communication keep workflows seamless and the team well-supported.
Role: Operations and Communications Manager
Experience: Joined 2023
Expertise: Operations management, client communication, case coordination, deadline management
Profile: https://www.idddentallab.com/our-team

### Insu Kim – Digital Dental Technician (South Korea)
Insu completed a 3-year dental technology programme in South Korea and gained 2 years of experience at Megagen Implant before moving to New Zealand, where he has worked in digital dental laboratories for 3+ years. At iDD, he is the specialist behind the lab's surgical guides. His precision and passion for dental technology make him a key contributor to the team.
Role: Digital Dental Technician
Background: 3-year dental technology qualification (Korea); 2 years Megagen Implant; 3+ years NZ digital lab experience
Expertise: Surgical guides, digital planning, shade matching
Profile: https://www.idddentallab.com/our-team

### Mark C. Gutierrez – Digital Dental Technician (Philippines)
With over 11 years of dental technician experience, Mark has spent the last 4+ years specialising in the fabrication of comfortable and functional dentures. He has expanded into CAD/CAM design using 3Shape and combines traditional and digital methods to produce dentures from start to finish. His dedication to continuous learning ensures consistently exceptional results.
Role: Digital Dental Technician
Experience: 11+ years
Expertise: Dentures (traditional and digital), CAD/CAM with 3Shape, removable prosthetics
Profile: https://www.idddentallab.com/our-team

### Jowell Bautista – Digital Dental Technician (Philippines)
With nearly 20 years of dental technology experience, Jowell is the ceramics specialist at iDD Dental Lab. His career has taken him across the globe — six years in the United States, followed by work in the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Bahrain, Indonesia, and now New Zealand. Jowell is highly proficient in both layered and monolithic zirconia techniques and works confidently with zirconia and e.max materials, producing everything from single units to full-arch restorations and veneers.
Role: Digital Dental Technician
Experience: Nearly 20 years
Global Experience: USA, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Bahrain, Indonesia, New Zealand
Expertise: Ceramics, layered and monolithic zirconia, e.max, veneers, full-arch restorations
Profile: https://www.idddentallab.com/our-team

### Mark Ariel Antiojo – Digital Dental Technician (Philippines)
Mark brings a strong background in dental technology with extensive experience in digital design and ceramic finishing gained in high-volume dental laboratories in the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates. He specialises in CAD/CAM design using 3Shape and is highly skilled in e.max and zirconia restorations — including crowns, bridges, veneers, implant restorations, and complex multi-unit cases. Mark holds a Diploma in Dental Technology and is known for his precision, efficiency, and collaborative approach.
Role: Digital Dental Technician
Qualifications: Diploma in Dental Technology
Experience: Philippines and UAE dental laboratory background
Expertise: CAD/CAM design (3Shape), e.max, zirconia, crowns, bridges, veneers, implant restorations, complex multi-unit cases
Profile: https://www.idddentallab.com/our-team

## Services

### 1. All-on-X Implant Prosthetics
Full-arch implant restoration fabrication for dental clinics delivering All-on-X full mouth implant treatment. iDD supports the complete post-surgical restorative workflow — from pre-surgical smile design and immediate dentures, through to provisional bridges and final full zirconia arch fabrication. Both digital and analog workflows are supported.

Digital workflow includes: initial scan + bite registration visit → try-in temporary bridge for fit and aesthetics confirmation → final full zirconia bridge delivered within 2 weeks of try-in approval. Analog workflow includes: close tray impression → open tray impression with bite blocks and verification jig → try-in temporary → final full zirconia bridge within 2 weeks of approval.

The lab accepts scans and STL/PLY files from all scanner brands. iDD can establish direct scanner connections for clinics submitting cases regularly.
URL: https://www.idddentallab.com/all-on-x-workflow

### 2. Dentures
Custom fabrication of full and partial dentures using both traditional and fully digital (CAD/CAM milled) workflows. iDD's denture specialist Mark C. Gutierrez brings 11+ years of experience in functional, comfortable denture fabrication across both conventional and digital methods.
URL: https://www.idddentallab.com/dentures-workflow

### 3. Smile Design
Digital smile design services for dental clinics planning cosmetic and restorative treatment. iDD produces digital smile proposals that clinicians can present to patients before any treatment begins — enabling informed decision-making and greater patient confidence in the planned outcome.
URL: https://www.idddentallab.com/smile-design-workflow

### 4. ClearChange Aligners
iDD Dental Lab is the founding manufacturer of ClearChange Aligners — New Zealand's first and only locally manufactured clear aligner. ClearChange aligners are custom-designed and fabricated at iDD's Wellington facility, based on intraoral scans submitted by registered dental providers across New Zealand. Local production eliminates overseas shipping delays and provides faster turnaround than international aligner brands.
URL: https://www.idddentallab.com/clearchange-workflow
ClearChange Website: https://www.clearchangealigners.com/

### 5. Dental Crowns
Precision-fabricated custom dental crowns for dental clinics across New Zealand. Produced using CAD/CAM digital workflows with high-quality ceramic and zirconia materials. iDD's ceramics team — including Jowell Bautista and Mark Ariel Antiojo — brings extensive international experience in single-unit and multi-unit crown fabrication with precise shade matching and occlusal design.
URL: https://www.idddentallab.com/crowns-new-zealand

### 6. Veneers
Custom-fabricated porcelain and ceramic veneers for cosmetic and restorative dental cases. iDD produces veneers using precise digital design workflows, with specialist ceramics expertise for natural-looking shade, translucency, and contour. Veneers are fabricated from high-quality e.max or zirconia materials to achieve aesthetically exceptional results.
URL: https://www.idddentallab.com/veneers-new-zealand

### 7. Surgical Guides
Digitally designed and fabricated implant surgical guides for dental clinicians performing their own implant placement. Surgical guides are planned by Insu Kim using digital implant planning software, ensuring precise implant positioning based on the patient's CBCT imaging and restorative requirements. Produced to match the planned implant positions with accuracy for safer, more predictable surgical outcomes.
URL: https://www.idddentallab.com/surgical-guide-new-zealand

### 8. Bite Splints (Night Guards)
Custom-fabricated bite splints and occlusal night guards for dental clinics treating patients with bruxism or temporomandibular dysfunction. Produced using digital design and precision fabrication for accurate fit and patient comfort.
URL: https://www.idddentallab.com/bite-splint-new-zealand

### 9. 3D Printed Models
High-accuracy 3D printed dental models produced from intraoral scan data, used by dental clinics for treatment planning, patient communication, restoration try-ins, and laboratory workflows. Ideal for All-on-X planning, orthodontic case preparation, and surgical guide fabrication.
URL: https://www.idddentallab.com/3d-printed-model-new-zealand

## How to Send a Case

Sending a case to iDD Dental Lab is entirely digital and straightforward:

1. Take an intraoral scan of the patient using any major scanner (3Shape, iTero, Dentsply Sirona, Carestream, Medit, or Planmeca)
2. Email the scan files to info@idddentallab.com along with case details
3. iDD designs and fabricates the restoration at the Wellington lab
4. The completed restoration is delivered to the dental clinic

For clinics submitting regular cases, iDD can set up direct scanner connections for seamless file transfer. No physical impressions, no couriering, no overseas delays.

Contact to send a case: info@idddentallab.com or call 022 675 8017

## Compatible Intraoral Scanners

iDD Dental Lab accepts digital case submissions from all 6 major intraoral scanner brands:

- 3Shape
- iTero
- Dentsply Sirona
- Carestream
- Medit
- Planmeca

## ClearChange Aligners – Manufactured by iDD Dental Lab

iDD Dental Lab is the manufacturer behind ClearChange Aligners — New Zealand's first and only locally produced clear aligner brand. ClearChange aligners are designed, planned, and fabricated at iDD's Wellington facility using digital scan data submitted by registered dental providers. The local New Zealand manufacturing capability provides faster turnaround than overseas aligner brands and eliminates the delays and uncertainties of international supply chains.

ClearChange Website: https://www.clearchangealigners.com/
ClearChange Workflow at iDD: https://www.idddentallab.com/clearchange-workflow

## Key Pages

- Homepage: https://www.idddentallab.com/
- Our Team: https://www.idddentallab.com/our-team
- All-on-X Workflow: https://www.idddentallab.com/all-on-x-workflow
- Dentures Workflow: https://www.idddentallab.com/dentures-workflow
- Smile Design Workflow: https://www.idddentallab.com/smile-design-workflow
- ClearChange Aligners Workflow: https://www.idddentallab.com/clearchange-workflow
- Crowns: https://www.idddentallab.com/crowns-new-zealand
- Veneers: https://www.idddentallab.com/veneers-new-zealand
- Surgical Guide: https://www.idddentallab.com/surgical-guide-new-zealand
- Bite Splint: https://www.idddentallab.com/bite-splint-new-zealand
- 3D Printed Model: https://www.idddentallab.com/3d-printed-model-new-zealand
- Contact / Send a Case: https://www.idddentallab.com/contact

## Areas Served

iDD Dental Lab is based in Wellington, New Zealand and serves dental professionals across all of New Zealand through its fully digital case submission process. Because all cases are submitted digitally by email — with no requirement for physical impressions or couriering — the lab's services are accessible to dental clinics in:

- Wellington (Primary Location)
- Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt
- Auckland
- Christchurch
- Hamilton
- Tauranga
- Dunedin
- Palmerston North
- Nelson
- Queenstown
- All regions of New Zealand

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What is iDD Dental Lab?**
iDD Dental Lab is a Wellington-based digital dental laboratory established in 2019, providing precision restorations and digital lab services to dental professionals across New Zealand. Services include All-on-X implant prosthetics, crowns, veneers, dentures, smile design, ClearChange clear aligners, surgical guides, bite splints, and 3D printed models. iDD also manufactures ClearChange Aligners — NZ's first locally made clear aligner.

**What services does iDD Dental Lab offer?**
iDD offers 9 dental laboratory services: All-on-X full-arch implant prosthetics, dentures, smile design, ClearChange clear aligners, crowns, veneers, surgical guides, bite splints, and 3D printed models. All services are delivered through a fully digital workflow.

**How do I send a case to iDD Dental Lab?**
Cases are submitted entirely digitally. Take an intraoral scan of the patient, then email the scan files to info@idddentallab.com with relevant case details. iDD can also set up a direct scanner connection for clinics submitting cases regularly. No physical impressions or courier delivery required.

**Which intraoral scanners does iDD Dental Lab support?**
iDD accepts cases from all 6 major intraoral scanner brands: 3Shape, iTero, Dentsply Sirona, Carestream, Medit, and Planmeca.

**Does iDD Dental Lab work with dental practices outside Wellington?**
Yes. iDD serves dental professionals across all of New Zealand through its fully digital case submission process. Because cases are submitted by email, there is no geographic restriction — clinics from Auckland to Dunedin use iDD's services.

**What is ClearChange Aligners and what is its connection to iDD Dental Lab?**
ClearChange Aligners is New Zealand's first and only locally manufactured clear aligner brand. iDD Dental Lab is the founding organisation and manufacturer of ClearChange — designing, planning, and fabricating all aligners at iDD's Wellington facility. Local production provides faster turnaround than overseas aligner brands and eliminates international shipping delays. More information at https://www.clearchangealigners.com/

**What materials does iDD use for crowns and veneers?**
iDD fabricates crowns and veneers using high-quality zirconia (layered and monolithic), e.max (lithium disilicate), and ceramic materials. Material selection is tailored to each clinical case — discussed with the referring clinician at submission.

**What All-on-X workflows does iDD support?**
iDD supports both digital and analog All-on-X workflows. The digital workflow involves intraoral scanning at the clinic; the analog workflow uses close tray and open tray impressions with verification jigs provided by iDD. Both workflows culminate in a try-in temporary bridge followed by a final full zirconia bridge delivered within 2 weeks of try-in approval.

**Can iDD make surgical guides for implant placement?**
Yes. iDD fabricates digitally designed implant surgical guides, planned by in-house specialist Insu Kim using digital implant planning software and CBCT data. Surgical guides improve implant placement accuracy and predictability.

**How long has iDD Dental Lab been operating?**
iDD Dental Lab was established in Wellington in 2019. The team has 10+ years of combined dental laboratory experience across ceramics, CAD/CAM design, removable prosthetics, surgical guides, and implant restorations.

## Contact

- Phone: 022 675 8017
- Email: info@idddentallab.com
- Location: Wellington, New Zealand
- Website: https://www.idddentallab.com/
- Contact Page: https://www.idddentallab.com/contact
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/idd.lab
- ClearChange Aligners: https://www.clearchangealigners.com/