Zirconia Crown Dental Lab
Our digital dental laboratory specializes in CAD/CAM zirconia crowns fabricated by master ceramists. Each restoration is designed using advanced digital workflows and finished by hand for optimal esthetics, strength, and consistency. We work with most major digital scanners and provide reliable turnaround with worldwide shipping.
Zirconia Crowns
$99 CAD/CAM Handcrafted Zirconia Crown
Our zirconia crowns are fabricated using a modern digital CAD/CAM workflow and finished by experienced dental technicians to ensure consistent clinical results. Each restoration is digitally designed to capture precise margins, contacts, and anatomy before being milled from high-strength zirconia and refined by hand.
By combining digital precision with experienced craftsmanship, we are able to deliver zirconia crowns that provide natural translucency, excellent strength, and a reliable fit. Every case is carefully reviewed and fabricated with strict quality control to maintain consistency from crown to crown.
Despite the high level of workmanship, we keep the laboratory fee at $99 by operating an efficient digital workflow and streamlined production process. This allows dentists to provide strong, esthetic zirconia restorations while maintaining predictable laboratory costs for their practice.
Why Zirconia Crowns
Zirconia crowns have become one of the most widely used restorations in modern dentistry because of their exceptional strength, durability, and natural appearance. Unlike traditional metal-based restorations, zirconia is a metal-free material that offers excellent biocompatibility and long-term reliability for both dentists and patients.
Using advanced CAD/CAM technology, zirconia crowns can be digitally designed and precisely milled to achieve accurate margins, proper contacts, and consistent anatomical form. Modern high-translucence zirconia also provides improved esthetics while maintaining the strength required for posterior restorations.
Because of their durability, predictable fit, and resistance to fracture, zirconia crowns are commonly used for single crowns and multi-unit restorations. When properly designed and fabricated, zirconia restorations provide reliable clinical performance and long-term patient satisfaction.
What’s Included:
Each zirconia crown case is fabricated using a digital workflow combined with experienced laboratory craftsmanship. Our process focuses on accuracy, consistency, and reliable clinical results for dentists using digital impressions or traditional submissions. Every restoration is designed using CAD software, verified on a physical working model, and finished by skilled dental technicians to ensure proper margins, contacts, and occlusion.
Each case includes the following:
- Zirconia crown fabricated using CAD/CAM technology with master ceramist finishing for consistent esthetics and precision
- 3D printed working model used to verify contacts, margins, and occlusion before shipment
- CAD precision design to ensure accurate anatomy and a predictable fit
- Worldwide shipping is included for convenient delivery
- Three-day laboratory turnaround time for most zirconia crown cases after case receipt
This workflow allows dentists to receive zirconia restorations that combine digital accuracy with consistent laboratory craftsmanship, helping support predictable clinical outcomes for patients.
Quality and Consistency Dentists Can Rely On
For many dentists, the most important factor when choosing a dental laboratory is consistency. A crown must not only look good, but also fit predictably from case to case. Margins, contacts, and occlusion should be reliable so chairside adjustments are minimized, and clinical results remain stable.
Our zirconia crowns are produced using a controlled digital CAD/CAM workflow combined with experienced technician craftsmanship. Every restoration is digitally designed, fabricated with high-strength zirconia, and verified on a working model before shipment. This process allows us to maintain consistent anatomy, precise margins, and dependable fit.
By focusing on precision, quality control, and experienced finishing, we provide zirconia crowns that dentists can place with confidence. Reliable results from one case to the next are the reason many clinicians continue working with our laboratory for years.
Experienced Dental Technicians
Our zirconia crowns are produced by dental technicians with extensive laboratory experience and formal training in dental technology. By combining advanced digital CAD/CAM workflows with skilled craftsmanship, each restoration is carefully designed and finished to maintain accuracy, consistency, and natural esthetics. Our technicians evaluate every case to ensure proper anatomy, margins, and occlusion before delivering the restoration to the dentist.
Digital Dentistry Workflow
Our dental laboratory follows a modern digital dentistry workflow that combines advanced CAD/CAM technology with experienced laboratory craftsmanship. This process allows dentists to submit cases efficiently while ensuring consistent precision and predictable restorative outcomes for patients.
The workflow begins with digital scan submission from compatible intraoral scanners. Dentists can send cases directly from systems such as TRIOS, iTero, CEREC, Medit, or upload STL files from most digital platforms. Digital impressions allow accurate capture of margins, occlusion, and tooth anatomy.
After the scan is received, the restoration is designed using specialized CAD software. Our technicians carefully evaluate the case and create a precise digital crown design that considers anatomy, contacts, and occlusion.
The zirconia crown is then fabricated through precision milling using high-strength zirconia materials. Once milling is complete, the restoration is finished and refined by experienced technicians who adjust anatomy, polish surfaces, and verify the final restoration on a working model to ensure reliable clinical fit and consistency.
Digital Dental Laboratory
Compatible Digital Scanners
Our digital dental laboratory accepts cases from most major intraoral scanners used in modern dental practices. Dentists can submit digital impressions directly through their scanner systems, allowing efficient case transmission and precise CAD/CAM fabrication of zirconia restorations.
We currently accept digital scans from the following systems:
- 3Shape TRIOS
- Align iTero
- Sirona CEREC
- Medit
- STL files exported from most compatible digital scanners
If your scanner can export STL files, we can typically receive and process your case without difficulty. Digital submissions help reduce turnaround time, improve communication between the dentist and laboratory, and allow accurate design and fabrication of zirconia crowns using advanced CAD/CAM technology.
Fit Guarantee
Every zirconia crown is fabricated using a precise digital workflow and verified on a 3D printed working model before shipment. This model allows our technicians to carefully evaluate margins, proximal contacts, and occlusion to ensure the restoration meets clinical expectations.
By physically verifying the crown on the printed model, we are able to confirm the accuracy of the CAD/CAM design and identify any adjustments needed before the case leaves the laboratory. This additional verification step helps reduce chairside adjustments and improves consistency from case to case. Our goal is to provide zirconia restorations with predictable fit, reliable contacts, and stable occlusion, allowing dentists to place crowns with confidence and achieve consistent clinical results for their patients.
Send Digital Cases to Our Dental Laboratory
Dentists can submit cases easily through digital or traditional workflows. Our laboratory accepts digital scans directly from supported intraoral scanners or STL file uploads from most digital systems. Digital submissions allow faster case transfer and efficient CAD/CAM processing for zirconia crown fabrication.
For practices using conventional impressions, traditional cases can also be shipped to our laboratory. Once received, impressions are scanned and integrated into our digital design workflow to ensure accurate CAD/CAM fabrication.
Whether submitting digital scans or physical impressions, our team carefully evaluates each case to design and fabricate zirconia crowns with consistent quality, precise fit, and reliable turnaround time.
Real samples of our zirconia crown
FAQ
What is a zirconia crown dental lab?
A zirconia crown dental laboratory fabricates zirconia restorations prescribed by dentists. Using CAD/CAM technology, the laboratory designs and mills zirconia crowns based on digital scans or dental impressions. Zirconia is widely used because it offers high strength, excellent durability, and natural translucency for posterior and many anterior restorations.
Why are your zirconia crowns priced lower than many other laboratories?
Our zirconia crowns are priced competitively because the dental laboratory market has become highly competitive, with many laboratories offering lower-cost zirconia restorations. Rather than competing on marketing or large overhead structures, our laboratory focuses on efficient digital workflows and experienced technicians to maintain consistent quality while keeping costs reasonable for dentists.
Our goal is to provide reliable zirconia crowns that deliver strong clinical performance, natural translucency, and predictable fit without unnecessary cost increases. Many dentists initially try our laboratory for a few trial cases and continue working with us after experiencing the consistency and quality of the restorations.
We believe the best way to evaluate a zirconia crown is through clinical experience. Once dentists try our restorations, they can determine the value and benefit for their patients.
Are 3D printed models included with zirconia crown cases?
Yes. Each zirconia crown case includes a 3D printed working model created from the digital scan submitted by the dentist. The model is an accurate physical representation of the digital impression and allows our technicians to verify margins, proximal contacts, and occlusion before the restoration is shipped.
For best results, dentists should capture clear and accurate digital impressions. We recommend using a double-cord technique when scanning crown preparations to ensure that the margins are fully visible in the digital scan. The digital file should also be reviewed and cleaned before transmission so that margins are clearly defined.
If there are questions regarding scanning procedures or software settings, dentists should contact their scanner manufacturer or supplier. Formal training for the scanner system is also highly recommended to ensure optimal digital impression quality.
What is included with the zirconia crown?
Each case includes the CAD/CAM zirconia crown, a 3D printed working model, digital design verification, and final finishing by a master ceramist. Shipping is included for most destinations.
How do dentists send digital scans to your dental lab?
Dentists can submit cases directly from supported scanners such as 3Shape TRIOS, Align iTero, Sirona CEREC, and Medit. STL files can also be uploaded for most digital workflows. Traditional impressions can be mailed to the laboratory if a digital scan is not available.
How long does a zirconia crown take?
The typical laboratory turnaround time is three working days in the laboratory. Shipping time depends on the dentist’s location and the selected courier service. Please allow additional time before scheduling the patient return appointment to account for necessary technology maintenance and equipment upkeep. In addition, allowing a few extra days also enables us to combine multiple cases into a single shipment, helping reduce overall shipping costs. This efficiency allows us to continue offering this price, even as material and labor costs continue to rise.
What scanners work with your dental lab?
Our laboratory accepts digital scans from most major intraoral scanners, including 3Shape TRIOS, Align iTero, Sirona CEREC, and Medit. STL files from compatible digital systems are also accepted.
Do dental labs accept STL files?
Yes. Most digital dental laboratories accept STL files generated from intraoral scanners or laboratory scanners. STL files allow dentists to submit cases digitally and reduce shipping time.
Where do you ship your zirconia crowns?
We ship zirconia crown cases worldwide to locations served by UPS and FedEx. These carriers provide reliable and trackable delivery, which helps ensure safe transportation of dental restorations and laboratory cases. Once a case is completed and shipped, a tracking number is provided so dentists can monitor the delivery status. Shipping through established courier services helps maintain consistent delivery times and secure handling during transit.
Testimonials
#7,8,9,10 Zirconia Layered Crowns. This is the first time in my life that I have had crowns that fit so well—no adjustments to the contacts or the bite (translated). Dr. Veronica
Just wanted to tell you we cemented 7-10 on M, and they were perfect!!! Size, shape, fit, contact were incredible! Thank you so much. Dr. Cyrus
Your monolithic zirconia is prettier than any other lab I have used. Dr. Bradford
NOTE:
• Add $25 for multi-unit cases (4 or more units) and anterior restorations
• One-year warranty on zirconia crowns (excludes abuse, modified preparation, or conditions not related to laboratory fabrication)
• Shipping typically takes 2–3 days; the tracking number will be provided once the case ships
• iDental Lab is an International Division of The Art of Aesthetics Dental Laboratory. All digital scanners must be connected and transmit cases to The Art of Aesthetics Dental Laboratory