FAQ
Are all the Maintainers services Next Day Delivery?
All Maintainers Lab dental services are provided with next-day turnaround as standard. This includes the manufacture and dispatch of:
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Dental Retainers
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Night Guards / Occlusal Splints
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Whitening Trays
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Bilaminar Splints (also known as Dual Laminate Guards)
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Sports Mouth guards
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Study Models
As long as your case is submitted with the required digital scans before 2:00 pm, we will manufacture and dispatch your appliance for next-day delivery, with no additional production or standard delivery charges.
Delivery Information
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Next-day dispatch is guaranteed when the 2:00 pm cutoff is met
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Specific delivery times cannot be guaranteed under standard next-day delivery
Pre-12 pm Delivery Option
If you require your item before 12:00 pm the following day, a pre-12 pm delivery upgrade is available at an additional cost.
To arrange this:
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Call the Maintainers Lab Team, or
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Use our live chat to speak directly with one of our agents
Our team will be happy to assist and confirm availability.
Can I submit Physical Impressions to Maintainers Lab?
Yes, you can absolutely send physical impressions to Maintainers Lab — and the process is quick and simple.
All you need to do is submit your case via the Maintainers online portal. At the end of the submission process, you will be provided with a freepost label, allowing you to send your impressions to our laboratory free of charge.
👉 Submit your case here:
https://denkalign.co.uk/submit
Once your impressions arrive at the lab, they will be processed in line with our standard 24-hour turnaround, and you’ll be notified by email upon receipt.
Are physical impressions available on next day?
Unfortunately, next-day turnaround cannot be guaranteed for cases sent using physical impressions, as these must first be delivered to our laboratory.
Once your impressions arrive at Maintainers Lab, we will process and turn around the case within 24 hours, in line with our standard service times.
Delivery & Tracking Information
While our freepost return label is a next-day postal service, we cannot guarantee next-day delivery of physical impressions. However:
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As soon as your impressions arrive at the lab, you will receive an email confirmation of receipt
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All cases are then prioritised for 24-hour manufacture
Track Your Order Online
You can track the status of all your orders at any time via your online customer portal, giving you full visibility from receipt through to dispatch.
How can I track my maintainers delivery?
On the morning of your delivery day, before 9:30 am, you will receive an email containing your FedEx tracking ID. This tracking link will provide an estimated delivery time from our courier.
If you have opted in to WhatsApp notifications, you will also receive a dispatch confirmation message via WhatsApp.
Track Your Order Online
You can view real-time order updates, including shipping and tracking links, at any time through your online customer portal.
Important Information About Notifications
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You must be registered with Maintainers Lab using a valid email address to receive tracking updates
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You must not have unsubscribed from our email notifications
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If you are not receiving emails, please contact a member of our team, who will be happy to investigate and resolve the issue for you
How do I register with Maintainers Lab?
Registration is quick and easy. You can register online via our online form here:
https://denkalign.co.uk/lab-registration
Or you can contact one of our team who can help you.
How can i track my maintainers cases?
You can track both current and historical cases through your own dedicated Maintainers Lab portal. Access to the portal is granted upon formal registration with our lab.
Once logged in, you can:
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Monitor the status of each case in the registration and manufacturing process
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Review past cases for reference or record-keeping
Portal Access for Organisations
For dental practices:
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Individual staff members can be given access to track their own submitted cases
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Admin users can be granted full access to view all cases submitted by all dentists in the practice
Important Information
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Sending cases to the lab does not complete registration. To access the Maintainers and Denkalign service portal, lab registration must be fully completed.
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You can register for portal access here: Lab Registration
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Alternatively, contact one of our team members who will be happy to assist with registration and portal setup
How do I login to the Lab Portal?
Login via the following link: https://denkalign.co.uk/_hcms/mem/login? using your credentials. You must have formally registered to have access to this portal.
Is your service really next day delivery for no additional charge?
It really is! At Maintainers Lab, we only promote services that can be delivered with next-day turnaround as standard with no additional charges. We know your customers have high expectations, and our goal is to help you look good and keep them happy.
Place your order for a:
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Retainer
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Night Guard
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Whitening Tray
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Bilaminar Splint (also known as Dual Laminate Guard)
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Sports Guard
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Study Model
before 2:00 pm, and we’ll have it manufactured and delivered to you the next working day*.
*Next-day delivery applies to standard working days and orders submitted before the 2:00 pm cutoff.
Do I have to pay extra for the next day turnaround and delivery?
No you don't. The price we promote is the total price you pay. No hidden fee's no next day delivery charges.
Are customer cases supplied with the the orders?
Cases are not included with orders as standard.
We do offer a premium aligner case for £2 each. You can request these:
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Per order via the submission notes, or
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Automatically on registration, so that a case is included with all of your lab requests.
How do I submit digital scans?
Digital scans can be uploaded directly from your scanner or through our online portal. This is fast, simple, and ensures your order is processed for next-day delivery.
Learn how to connect your scanner to our lab here: https://denkalign.co.uk/digital
Do you supply models?
Yes, we supply resin models with all Maintainers lab request. Only our clear aligner don't come with the models.