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We’re excited to announce an important workflow expansion at Alien Milling: Alien Full Arch Hybrids and Alien iBars can now be milled to be supported on Zest Dental Solutions LOCATORS. This update gives laboratories greater flexibility when planning removable full-arch restorations while maintaining the precision, strength, and consistency you expect from Alien Milling. What’s New Labs can now request Zest LOCATOR compatibility directly when submitting cases for: Alien Full Arch Hybrids Alien iBars To make this seamless, we’ve added a new option in the ordering workflow. During case submission, simply select Zest LOCATORS from the Work Order for "MUA Used” dropdown....

When it comes to night guards and mouth guards, material quality and manufacturing method make all the difference. Taglus thermoformed guards are designed to deliver consistent fit, long-term durability, and patient comfort—making them a reliable choice for both bruxism protection and everyday wear. Designed for Comfort and Performance Taglus guards are available in soft and hard/soft dual-layer options. The soft versions are made from flexible EVA-based TPE material, providing excellent comfort and adaptability. The hard/soft option combines a rigid outer layer for strength with a soft inner layer for cushioning, offering the best of both worlds. Multiple Thickness Options To...

At Alien Milling, we understand one simple truth:Technicians shouldn’t waste time on intake. That’s exactly why we built Anti-Gravity™ 2.0 — a purpose-built digital tool that helps dental professionals upload their designed STL files to Alien Milling quickly, accurately, and at scale. Anti-Gravity isn’t just an uploader. It’s a streamlined ordering experience designed to reduce friction, eliminate repetitive steps, and keep production moving. What Is Anti-Gravity™ 2.0? Anti-Gravity™ 2.0 is Alien Milling’s advanced digital upload and ordering system that allows labs and designers to submit STL files for production in seconds — whether it’s one case or hundreds at a...

Why Milling Is Still King in Dental Restorations In the rapidly evolving world of digital dentistry, new technologies like resin printing and hybrid additive systems are making headlines. Yet when it comes to producing strong, precise, and sustainable restorations, milling still reigns supreme. Precision That Protects Resources Milling is a subtractive process—but it’s far from wasteful. With today’s advanced nesting software and multi-case optimization, every zirconia disc is used to its fullest potential. Modern CAD/CAM systems calculate exact tool paths, minimizing unnecessary cuts and maximizing the yield from each puck. Compared to 3D printing—where supports and cleaning processes add significant...

True-to-Color Shade Matching, Milled from Real Zirconia When precision matters, you need tools that reflect reality — not approximations. That’s why we created the Alien Zirconia Shade Tabs, a complete solution for accurate, reliable shade matching across all Alien materials: HT, Multi-Layer 2.0, STARDUST, and Alien Extreme. Unlike traditional plastic tabs, each Alien Shade Tab is milled from alien zirconia, ensuring the shade you see is the same shade your restoration will display after sintering and glazing. This makes it the most dependable shade-matching system for both labs and clinics looking to achieve flawless esthetics. Designed with Purpose The Alien...