Dental laboratory & master laboratory since 1968 – Heppenheim, Bergstrasse (Germany)

Digital
dental craftsmanship
at the highest level

Now in its second generation, Heinzmann-Zahntechnik combines 58 years of master-level experience with state-of-the-art digital manufacturing. Every stage of the process is supervised individually, assembled with hand-crafted precision and brought to completion.

since 1968
Master laboratory in Heppenheim
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3D printing systems
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5-axis CNC milling machines
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Made in Germany
Master Dental Technician
Fixed and removable restorations
Implants
Superstructures
CAD/CAM manufacturing
Master craftsmanship
EXOCAD design
Intraoral scanners
Splint and functional therapy
Studio photography
5-axis CAM systems
Dental restorations for animals
DIR® System
Courier and shipping deliveries
Repairs
Digital workflow
Live video link
MDR-compliant
CO₂-neutral production
Master Dental Technician
Fixed and removable restorations
Implants
Superstructures
CAD/CAM manufacturing
Master craftsmanship
EXOCAD design
Intraoral scanners
Splint and functional therapy
Studio photography
5-axis CAM systems
Dental restorations for animals
DIR® System
Courier and shipping deliveries
Repairs
Digital workflow
Live video link
MDR-compliant
CO₂-neutral production

Services for dental practices

Precise dental technology –
made individually for your patients

Fixed restorations – anterior ceramic crowns on a model
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Fixed restorations

Crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays and veneers – on implants (superstructures, Fast & Fixed) or natural abutments – digitally manufactured from ZrO₂, e.max (lithium disilicate) or feldspathic ceramic, precisely matched to the patient's profile.

More on implant prosthetics & superstructures → CO2-neutral production
Removable restorations – implant-supported denture
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Removable restorations

I-Bar, telescopic dentures, bar-retained, hybrid, attachment-retained and locator dentures – with galvanic technology on request – through to complete acrylic dentures with functional precision.

CO2-neutral production
DIR System for computer-aided functional analysis
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Splint & functional therapy

Computer-aided functional analysis using the DIR® System and CAD/CAM as well as classic instrumental analysis – for TMD, bruxism and in sport, through to individual mouthguards for athletes.

CO2-neutral production
Anterior crowns in veneering ceramic – close-up
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Range of materials

ZrO₂, veneering ceramics, e.max, Amber, titanium, non-precious alloys, PMMA, PEEK, PET, HIPC, BioniCut – exclusively tested, MDR-compliant materials.

CO2-neutral production

Manufacturing & craftsmanship

How we work

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Digital workflow

Data transfer via MY ITERO, DS CORE or MEDIT LINK straight into the laboratory – secure and seamless. For smooth communication and short routes.

CO2-neutral production
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Production methods

EXOCAD design, two 5-axis CAM systems, eight 3D printing systems, one filament printing system and laser welding technology for material-specific manufacturing and metalwork.

CO2-neutral production
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Master craftsmanship

On our way of working – none of this happens without master craftsmanship. Joining every individual part by hand is what creates a lifelike, functional and aesthetic restoration.

CO2-neutral production

Our approach

From the digital scan to the finished restoration

Digital data transfer

Via MY ITERO, DS CORE or MEDIT LINK straight into the laboratory – secure and seamless.

CAD design with EXOCAD

Computer-aided design, individually matched to the patient and optimised.

CAM manufacturing and 3D printing

Two 5-axis CNC machines and eight 3D printers – material-specific and precise.

Quality control and delivery

Patient-specific try-in protocol. Delivery within 150 km by our own courier service; greater distances via shipping providers (e.g. UPS).

For dental laboratories

Support for dental and in-house practice laboratories

Do you need additional capacity or special fabrications? We provide precise, durable work – reliably and flexibly.

Digital manufacturing at master level

Crowns, bridges, telescopic crowns and semi-finished parts – accurately fitted for your further processing.

Flexible capacity when you are stretched

We absorb order peaks and downtime – quickly and under master supervision.

High-quality materials

From zirconium dioxide to PMMA – CAD/CAM, 3D printing and handwork.

Collaboration on your terms

Closely aligned with your processes – from a single order to complex cases.

More on CAD/CAM manufacturing & our milling centre →
Modern master laboratory with workstations and CAD/CAM equipment for dental laboratories – Heinzmann-Zahntechnik, Heppenheim

For veterinarians

Dental technology solutions for veterinary medicine

Dental health matters for animal patients too. We provide dental prosthetics for dogs, cats and more.

Dental restorations for animals

Crowns or specialised orthodontic solutions – species-appropriate treatment for functional or traumatic dental problems.

Individual case-by-case solutions

An unusual case? Give us a call – personal advice and the best solution developed together.

Robust, biocompatible materials

Carefully selected and adapted to veterinary requirements – durable and safe.

More on veterinary dental technology →
Dental metal framework for veterinary medicine
Master Dental Technician Oliver Heinzmann

About

Master Dental Technician
Oliver Heinzmann

Oliver Heinzmann is an experienced master dental technician with 39 years in the profession. He is distinguished by his technical expertise and his commitment to holistic, digital dental technology.

Expert knowledge in producing individually manufactured restorations – crowns, bridges, implant-supported work and aesthetic restorations. He combines his analogue expertise with the latest digital technology and materials.

His hallmark is taking a patient case from planning through to delivery. Every step is supervised and produced personally, one hundred per cent. In 2019 he moved his digital laboratory into a 500-year-old listed building in the old town of Heppenheim.

39
Years of experience
2000
Master craftsman's certificate
10+
Years as a speaker
INT’L
Lectures & courses
Founding Member ProFor 2009 – bredent group
1969
Year of birth
1987
Training as a dental technician
1991 – 1997
Positions with Carlos Gerber (Munich) and Dr Alfredo Oropeza Merchant (Puebla, Mexico)
2000
Passed the master craftsman's examination
2002
Specialisation in CAD/CAM
2004
Took over the family business founded in 1968
2005
Move to state-of-the-art laboratory premises
2006
IWC member and licensed laboratory
2009
Founding member of the ProFor competence team of the bredent group
2010
DIR® System specialist laboratory
2011 – 2019
Speaker and course leader: IDS live demonstrations, DIR® congress, ADT, DG Pro, Sky Meeting, international congresses
2018
17th Congress of the Iran Association of Prosthodontists · 50 years of Heinzmann-Zahntechnik
2019
Move into a listed building dating from 1514 · Repositioning as a specialist for complex cases
2023
Eighth 3D printer integrated into daily operations
2025
IDS Cologne · New CNC machine for metalwork
2026
Small-scale study on sports splints by MDT Oliver Heinzmann

Highlight

Fast & Fixed highlight case, 2010

Fast & Fixed prototype patient case, 2010 – cover image of the bredent product catalogue for more than ten years

“This internationally known photograph was taken in 2010, when I had the opportunity to work with Fast & Fixed prototypes on a patient case. It has since been published more than 1.5 million times and graced the product catalogue of the bredent company for over ten years.”

– MDT Oliver Heinzmann

Impressions

Dental technology with precision
and ambition

Catchment area

Your dental laboratory for the Bergstrasse, Rhine-Main and Rhine-Neckar regions

From our master laboratory in the old town of Heppenheim we supply dental practices and dental laboratories throughout the district of Bergstrasse – from Bensheim via Lorsch and Zwingenberg to Weinheim – as well as in Darmstadt and southern Hesse, in Mannheim and Heidelberg in the Rhine-Neckar area, and as far as Frankfurt am Main. We also work with practices in the Baden region south of Karlsruhe, and through our shipping service with practices throughout Germany, from Mainz and Worms to Offenbach.

Within 150 km our own courier service handles collection and delivery – in person, on schedule and reliably. Beyond that we ship nationwide. This is how our digital dental laboratory combines short distances in the region with master-supervised quality – 100 % Made in Germany.

Frequently asked questions

Answers at a glance

What does Heinzmann-Zahntechnik offer?

Fixed and removable restorations, implant prosthetics, splint and functional therapy as well as dental technical support for dental laboratories and solutions for veterinary medicine – digitally manufactured at master level.

Where is the laboratory located and which area do you supply?

Our dental laboratory is in the old town of Heppenheim on the Bergstrasse. We supply dental practices and laboratories throughout the district of Bergstrasse (including Bensheim, Lorsch, Zwingenberg and Weinheim) and within 150 km using our own courier service – among them Darmstadt, Frankfurt, Mannheim and Heidelberg in the Rhine-Main and Rhine-Neckar areas. Beyond that we ship throughout Germany.

Do you also work for other dental laboratories?

Yes. Heinzmann-Zahntechnik supports dental and in-house practice laboratories with precise milling and printing support, semi-finished parts and flexible capacity during bottlenecks – reliably and in master-supervised quality. This makes it possible to absorb order peaks without practices and laboratories having to compromise on quality.

How do I send digital scan data to the laboratory?

Data transfer is secure and seamless via MY ITERO, DS CORE or MEDIT LINK – directly into our laboratory. Heinzmann-Zahntechnik also processes open data sets (e.g. STL) from a range of common intraoral scanners. If you have questions about compatibility, we are happy to support your practice personally.

Do you also offer dental technology for animals?

Yes. For animal patients Heinzmann-Zahntechnik produces crowns and specialised orthodontic solutions, for example for functional or traumatic dental problems in dogs. This work is carried out in close collaboration with specialised veterinary clinics – see our veterinary dental technology page for details.

What qualifications stand behind the work?

Master Dental Technician Oliver Heinzmann (master craftsman's certificate, 2000) supervises and produces every patient case personally. The laboratory has existed since 1968 and is run in its second generation.

Are the materials used medically approved?

Yes. We process exclusively tested, MDR-compliant materials – among them zirconium dioxide (ZrO₂), titanium, non-precious alloys, veneering ceramic, PMMA and PEEK.

Contact

Get in touch

Direct, reliable, personal – we look forward to hearing from you.

Address

Kellereigasse 3
64646 Heppenheim, Germany

Opening hours

Mon – Thu: 09:00 – 18:00
Fri: 09:00 – 16:00

A direct line to the laboratory

The quickest way to reach us is by telephone or email – you speak directly with the laboratory, with no detour through forms. You will always hear back from us. Please note that our team communicates primarily in German; written enquiries in English are welcome.

Practices can send scan data most easily via MY ITERO, DS CORE or MEDIT LINK.