The Dental Laboratory is a workshop that provides facilities and equipment to manufacture dentures, construct prosthetic appliances, splints and store models and materias used in the manufacturing process. The Laboratory may accommodate distinct zones for working with different materials and equipment such as wax, wire and acrylics, plaster, metal casting, polishing/ grinding area and storage. Note; ceramics require special dust extraction and will generally be located in a separate small laboratory.
The Dental Laboratory may be located remotely from the Dental Unit.
Natural light is desirable. Lighting shoud be colour corrected to ensure good colour matching where necessary.
Sound attenuation high: Acoustic privacy required
Special Design Requirements:
- Air exhaust for dust producing equipment eg.grinders may be required
- A plaster trap will be required for plaster casts
Amendment
24.10.2010 First Draft
11.01.2017 Updated Description, Fabric, FF, FE & Services
03.09.2023 RDS reviewed
Fabric and outline specifications
ID
Fabric
Material
Finish
Specification
Selection
Remarks
3000
Wall finish
Paint
Acrylic, washable
5010
Ceiling
Plasterboard
Paint, washable
Flush set, suspended
9001
Doors
Solid Core
Paint
Single leaf
920mm clear opening, lockable.
3060
Wall finish
Vinyl
Prefinished
Splashback
to basin and above bench; tiles or other smooth impervious finish also acceptable
1020
Floor finish
Vinyl, non-slip
Safety
Seamless, coved
5007
Ceiling
Plasterboard
Paint
Bulkhead
7001
Windows
desirable
8010
Door protection
Composite
Prefinished PVC
Protection plate to 900mm AFFL
2767
Cornice
Plasterboard
Paint
Square set
2000
Skirting
Vinyl
Prefinished
Floor vinyl coved, 150mmH
8040
Door protection
Composite
Prefinished PVC
To door frame
Fittings and Furniture (FF)
ID
Description
Category
Group
Qty
Selection / Remarks
1010
Bench: stainless steel
Metalwork
1
1
with wet edge, to 2 sides of room, cupboards & drawers under, open under part
3060
Cupboard: drawer unit, special
Furniture/ Fitting
1
2
under benches, wide narrow drawers for dental parts
4410
Cupboard: under bench
Furniture/ Fitting
1
3
under wall benches & island bench
4460
Cupboard: wall mounted
Furniture/ Fitting
1
2
over wall benches, adjustable shelves
6152
Dispenser: disposable glove
Furniture/ Fitting
2
1
6154
Dispenser: paper/ hand towel
Furniture/ Fitting
2
1
to basin
6158
Dispenser: soap antiseptic
Furniture/ Fitting
2
1
to basin
6163
Dispenser: mask
Furniture/ Fitting
3
1
6579
Bench: stainless steel, fixed
Furniture/ Fitting
1
1
optional, island bench, cupboards under
21700
Stool: adjustable, mobile, high
Furniture/ Fitting
3
1
9422
Dental: pressure pot
MEQ - Dental
3
1
on bench; quantity to suit service requirements
10061
Waste bin: General, 20 Litres
Furniture/ Fitting
3
1
Fixtures, Equipment and associated Services (FE)
ID
Description
Grp
Qty
Ele
Data
CdW
HtW
WmW
Tap
Dns
Gas
Selection / Remarks
2800
Basin: handwash, Type B
1
1
___
___
yes
___
yes
yes
yes
___
40300
Plaster trap
1
1
___
___
___
___
___
___
yes
___
under sink
40404
Tapware: sensor
1
1
yes
___
yes
yes
yes
___
___
___
straight spout
40405
Tapware: sink mixer
1
1
___
___
yes
yes
yes
___
___
___
provide hot & cold water, to basin
47800
Sink, SS: single in bench
1
1
___
___
yes
opt
opt
yes
yes
___
30287
Dental: model trimmer
1
1
on bench next to the sink; quantity to suit service requirements
10266
Dental: thermoforming unit
3
1
yes
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
on bench; quantity to suit service requirements
8752
Dental: lathe, polishing
3
1
yes
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
inside the exhaust hood
8826
Bunsen burner: electric
3
1
yes
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
on bench; natural gas or electric; quantity to suit service requirements
8871
Ultrasonic cleaning system: benchtop, 45L
3
1
yes
___
yes
yes
___
___
yes
___
on bench; quantity to suit service requirements
9618
Dental: wax heater
3
1
yes
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
on bench; quantity to suit service requirements
9620
Dental: vacuum mixer
3
1
yes
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
wall mounted; quantity to suit service requirements
10070
Dental: laboratory workstation
3
2
yes
___
___
___
___
___
___
yes
includes micromotor and magnifying light; quantity to suit service requirements
10259
Dental: ceramic furnace
3
1
yes
opt
___
___
___
___
___
___
inside the exhaust hood
30285
Dental: plaster dispenser
3
1
on bench; quantity to suit service requirements
30286
Dental: laboratory, fume hood
3
1
over dental processing equipment; quantity to suit service requirements
Services
ID
Description
Service Category
Qty
Selection / Remarks
1006
Voice / Data outlet: double
Communications
3
3- bench
4010
Cold water: outlet
Hydraulics
2
1- model trimmer; 1- ultrasonic cleaner (optional)
4033
Floor waste
Hydraulics
1
5000
Airconditioning
HVAC
5035
Special exhaust: hood
HVAC
1
1- exhaust hood
7022
Compressed air
Medical Gases
7
2- dental workstations; 5- bench (1 for model trimmer)