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Orthodontic Laboratory Services

Every appliance is shaped by decades of disciplined craft.

The Tradition Dental Ortho Lab delivers precision-fabricated orthodontic solutions for dental professionals across San Diego — where technical mastery meets unwavering attention to detail.

Orthodontic laboratory workspace with precision instruments
25+ Years Experience
100% Custom Fabricated
48hr Standard Turnaround
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About the Lab
Rooted in tradition,
driven by precision.
Close-up of orthodontic appliance being crafted by hand

A laboratory built on the belief that exceptional orthodontic outcomes begin with exceptional craftsmanship.

The Tradition Dental Ortho Lab was founded on a simple conviction: that every retainer, every aligner tray, and every custom appliance deserves the same meticulous care a master artisan gives to their work. Located in the Border Village corridor of San Diego, we serve orthodontists and general dentists who refuse to compromise on quality.

Our team combines time-honored manual techniques with modern digital workflows — because the best results come not from choosing one over the other, but from knowing when each approach serves the patient best.

25+
Years of Practice
100%
In-House Fabrication
SD
Locally Owned
What We Do
Comprehensive orthodontic
laboratory services

From custom retainers to complex functional appliances, every piece leaving our lab meets the same exacting standard.

01

Custom Retainers

Hawley, Essix, and combination retainers fabricated to exact prescriptions — each one hand-adjusted for optimal fit and patient comfort.

02

Space Maintainers

Band-and-loop, distal shoe, and lingual arch space maintainers precision-welded and contoured for pediatric and mixed-dentition cases.

03

Orthodontic Appliances

Functional appliances, expanders, bite planes, and retention systems — all custom-designed for your specific treatment protocols.

04

CAD/CAM Design

Digital smile design and appliance modeling using contemporary CAD software, delivering accuracy that complements our manual finishing.

05

Lab-Guided Cases

Collaborative case planning with your practice — from initial impression to final delivery — ensuring predictable outcomes every time.

06

Emergency & Rush Orders

Priority fabrication for time-sensitive cases. We understand that patient schedules don't wait, and neither do we.

Our Approach
Where analog skill
meets digital precision.

Digital Impression Integration

We accept both traditional and digital impressions, seamlessly integrating them into our workflow without sacrificing the hands-on finishing that defines our work.

CAD/CAM Appliance Design

Precision digital modeling for complex cases, paired with manual wax-up and fabrication for appliances that demand that irreplaceable human touch.

Quality Control at Every Stage

Every appliance undergoes multiple inspection points — from model verification through final polish — before it leaves our facility.

Direct Provider Communication

We maintain an open line with every referring dentist and orthodontist — because the best appliances are built on clear, ongoing collaboration.

Digital orthodontic design software on a laboratory workstation
Precision Guaranteed
Get in Touch
Ready to elevate your
lab partnership?

Whether you're establishing a new referral relationship or looking for a lab that matches your standard of care, we'd welcome the conversation.

4630 Border Village Rd, San Diego, CA 92173
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