An FDA-approved milling center is a facility that meets the FDA’s requirements for processing dental implant components and is authorized to produce pre-milled blanks and other implant materials. In layman’s terms, many labs out there will offer a custom abutment milled in house but haven’t gone through the rigorous regulatory process to do so. In truth, it’s a bit of a grey area but we believe sticking with validated centers is best practice and the right decision for your patients and your peace of mind.