Dental Crown Lab

DENTAL CROWN LAB OUTSOURCING
Zirconia. e.max. PFM. Metal.

50,000+ crowns/month. Digital STL submission from any intraoral scanner. 24-hr CAD turnaround. ISO 13485-certified quality. White-label service available.

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At a glance

Monolithic Zirconia
1–3 days
IPS e.max (press/milled)
3–5 days
PFM Crown
5–7 days
Full-Cast Metal
3–5 days
PMMA Temporary
1–2 days

Rush 24-hr available on zirconia single units

Which Crown Material Should You Choose?

Match the material to the clinical situation — not to a single default.

Material Best Indication Strength Aesthetics Turnaround
Monolithic Zirconia Posterior crowns, bridges, bruxism ★★★★★ ★★★☆☆ 1–3 days
High-Translucency Zirconia (5Y) Anterior crowns needing strength ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ 1–3 days
IPS e.max Press Anterior single units, veneers ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★ 3–5 days
PFM High-load posterior, existing PFM match ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ 5–7 days
Full-Cast Metal Second molars, minimal clearance ★★★★★ ★☆☆☆☆ 3–5 days

Crown Types — What’s Included

Every crown type produced in-house under ISO 13485-certified quality control

Most Popular

Monolithic Zirconia

Milled from pre-shaded or multilayer zirconia blanks, sintered, stained, and glazed. Standard-strength (3Y) for posterior, high-translucency (4Y/5Y) for anterior. Strongest all-ceramic option — no chip risk.

Flexural strength: 500–1,200 MPa · Indication: posterior crowns, bridges up to 14 units · Turnaround: 1–3 days

Anterior Cases

IPS e.max Crown

Pressed or milled lithium disilicate. Pressed e.max delivers best shade control; milled e.max CAD faster for cases with staining and glazing only. Natural light transmission closest to enamel.

Flexural strength: ~400 MPa · Indication: anterior single units, premolars · Turnaround: 3–5 days

High-Load Cases

PFM & Full-Cast Metal

PFM: metal coping milled or cast, veneered with feldspathic porcelain. Full-cast metal for second molars with limited clearance or high-brux patients requiring maximum durability.

PFM: base metal or precious alloy · Full-cast: Co-Cr or high-noble · Turnaround: 3–7 days

PMMA Temporary Crowns

CAD/CAM milled PMMA temporaries for single units and full-arch cases. Designed from the same STL file as the final restoration — the provisional shows the patient the intended contour before the final crown is fabricated. Available in tooth shades A1–D4. Turnaround: 1–2 business days.

Crown & Bridge — Multi-Unit

Three-unit to full-arch bridges in zirconia (most common), PFM, or metal. Implant-supported bridges available — confirm implant system compatibility before ordering. Zirconia bridges up to 14 units. Turnaround: 3–7 business days depending on span and material.

From Scan to Crown — How It Works

1. Export STL

Take your intraoral scan. Export STL — any scanner: 3Shape, Medit, iTero, Primescan, Carestream, Planmeca.

2. Upload & Prescribe

Submit via portal. Select material, shade, and restoration type. Confirm receipt within hours.

3. CAD Design

Senior CAD designer models the crown in 3Shape or exocad. Files returned within 24 hours for your review.

4. Mill & Sinter

5-axis milling from certified blanks. Sintering on calibrated furnaces. Marginal fit checked on die before finishing.

5. QC & Ship

ISO 13485 quality check. Packed and shipped worldwide — express delivery to your door.

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Join Our Partner Tier Program

Volume pricing, CDT access, and a dedicated account manager for dental practices and labs that place consistent monthly crown volume with us.

Volume Pricing on Crown Cases

Tiered per-case pricing that drops as your monthly crown and bridge volume grows. No minimum commitment to unlock the first discount tier.

Direct CDT Access

Schedule consultations with Certified Dental Technicians for material selection, complex case planning, and preparation design questions.

Dedicated Account Manager

A single contact who manages your account preferences, case tracking, and support — no generic helpdesk queue for our lab partners.

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Create a free account and submit your first case — zirconia, e.max, PFM, or full-cast metal. 24-hr CAD turnaround. No minimums.

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    Frequently Asked Questions — Dental Crown Lab

    For questions about material selection, file formats, or remake policy, please contact us.

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    Zirconia is stronger — monolithic zirconia has flexural strength of 500–1,200 MPa versus e.max at ~400 MPa. However, pressed e.max transmits light more like natural enamel, making it preferred for aesthetic anterior single-unit cases. Zirconia is the standard for posterior crowns, bridges, and high-occlusal-load cases.

    Standard single-unit zirconia: 1–3 business days from STL receipt. Rush 24-hour processing is available. e.max crowns: 3–5 business days. PFM crowns: 5–7 business days. All turnaround times start from confirmed file receipt.

    We prefer digital STL files — export from 3Shape TRIOS, Medit, Primescan, iTero, Carestream, or Planmeca and upload via our portal. Physical PVS or polyether impressions are also accepted if you do not have a digital scanner.

    Yes. We provide white-label dental crown fabrication for laboratories that outsource their crown production. Cases are returned with no World Dental Lab branding. Lab accounts receive volume pricing and a dedicated account manager.

    If a crown does not meet the shade or fit specified on the received prescription, we remake it at no charge and cover return shipping. Contact us within 5 business days of receiving the case. Remakes due to prescription changes or clinical errors are charged at standard rates.