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Dental Lab & Digital Planning Centre in CT | Specialising in Ceramics and Full Arch Restorations

12/08/2026

Introducing the Case Intelligence Project.

Every restoration has a story beyond the final result. In this series, our technicians and ceramicists share the clinical challenges, technical considerations and problem-solving that happen behind the scenes to achieve predictable outcomes.

Jess kicks off the series by looking at failed occlusal alignment and the impact an inaccurate bite registration can have on the final restoration.

30/07/2026

Creating natural anterior restorations is about far more than matching the shade. Light transmission, surface texture, translucency, value and morphology all need to work together for the restoration to blend seamlessly with the surrounding dentition.

It's a process that combines digital precision with careful ceramic craftsmanship, ensuring every restoration is as functional as it is aesthetic.

Needless to say, we love this work!

29/07/2026

Thank you to the wonderful Dr Corné Smith for sharing such kind words and for trusting DiCeram for almost two decades!

23/07/2026

Successful implant surgery starts long before the tooth removal.

At the DiCeram Planning Centre, implant stents are designed using CBCT data, intraoral scans and prosthetically driven planning to accurately translate the restorative plan into the surgical field.

By planning implant position before surgery, guided stents help improve precision, communication and predictability, giving clinicians greater confidence from placement through to the final restoration.

Thank you to all for your continued trust and collaboration. We're grateful to partner with such excellent clinicians on implant cases across South Africa.

18/07/2026

Today, on Nelson Mandela Day, we're reminded that lasting impact is often measured not by what we achieve ourselves, but by the opportunities we create for others.

At DiCeram, this belief sits at the heart of the Shane Hansen Education Award (annual celebration pictured here), an initiative dedicated to supporting the growth and development of dental technicians through advanced education and training.

Investing in people, sharing knowledge, and creating opportunities for growth are some of the most meaningful ways we can contribute to the future of our profession.

Happy Mandela Day, South Africa 🇿🇦

08/07/2026

Every restoration begins as a digital design. Milling is where that design becomes reality.

Using CAD/CAM technology, restorations are milled with exceptional precision, accurately reproducing the margins, contacts and anatomy established during the digital planning phase.

The technology provides the accuracy, but it's the planning and technician expertise behind it that ensure a restoration is both functional and predictable.

Thank you to all for your continued trust and collaboration. We're grateful to work alongside such exceptional clinicians across South Africa.

06/07/2026

Meet Monique Van Der Merwe.

Monique plays a unique role at DiCeram, bridging the gap between digital design and ceramic artistry. Working across case planning, workflow, design and ceramics, she helps ensure that every restoration transitions seamlessly from the digital environment to the final clinical outcome.

She has a particular passion for complex multidisciplinary cases, where precision, collaboration and careful planning make all the difference. We're incredibly grateful to have Monique as part of the DiCeram team and look forward to seeing her continue to grow within our profession.

29/06/2026

Unlike natural teeth, implants do not have a periodontal ligament. That means every implant-supported crown must be carefully designed to manage load, support soft tissue, and allow long-term maintenance.

From emergence profile and tissue support to occlusal design and screw-access positioning, every detail matters.

Digital workflows allow us to visualise and control these variables before production begins, but it’s the collaboration between clinician and technician that ultimately determines the outcome.

Thank you to all for your continued patronage 🙏 We're grateful to collaborate with such exceptional clinicians on periodontal cases across the country.

25/06/2026

Thank you to the incredible 👨🏻‍⚕️🦷𝒟𝓇 𝒮𝓂𝒾𝓁𝑒® 🎤🎶 🅻🅴🆇🅻🅴🅾™🇿🇦🇮🇷 (Alex) for this wonderful testimonial and for your continued trust and support 🙏

It’s fantastic when we get the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians who share our passion, and as you can see, Alex is deeply devoted to his ceramics ;)

22/06/2026

Digital precision starts long before the final restoration reaches the patient.

Our Ivoclar PrograMill DRY enables us to mill restorations with high accuracy and consistency directly from the digital design workflow. From crowns and veneers to implant restorations and temporaries, CAD/CAM milling plays a critical role in modern restorative dentistry.

But technology alone is never enough.

Successful outcomes still depend on proper planning, material selection, occlusal understanding and technician oversight throughout the process. The mill provides the precision. The technician guides the result.

Digital workflows continue to evolve, but the goal remains the same: predictable, functional and aesthetic restorations for every case.

Address

Unit 2 Khutaza Park, 27 Bell Crescent, Westlake Business Park
Cape Town

Website

https://diceram.co.za/

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