Professional Crown and Bridge Laboratory Services in Utah
Peak Dental Studio’s crown and bridge laboratory in Utah specializes in high-quality dental restorations that combine exceptional aesthetics with lasting durability. Our experienced dental technicians fabricate crowns and bridges using advanced materials and proven techniques, delivering restorations that meet the exacting standards of dental practices throughout Utah.
Whether you need single-unit crowns, multi-unit bridges, or complex full-arch restorations, our laboratory provides the precision craftsmanship and reliable turnaround times your practice requires. We work with all major crown and bridge materials, offering comprehensive solutions for anterior and posterior restorations.
Crown Types and Materials We Fabricate
Our dental laboratory offers a complete range of crown options to meet every clinical indication and aesthetic requirement. Each material offers distinct advantages, and our team can help you select the optimal choice for your patient’s specific needs.
We fabricate crowns in zirconia, lithium disilicate, porcelain-fused-to-metal, and gold alloy—ensuring you have access to the right material for every case. Our material selection guidance helps practices make informed decisions based on location, occlusion, aesthetics, and patient preferences.
Zirconia Crowns: Strength Meets Aesthetics
Zirconia crowns have become the material of choice for many dental practices due to their exceptional strength and improving aesthetics. Our laboratory works with multiple zirconia formulations, including high-strength zirconia for posterior applications and high-translucency zirconia for anterior restorations requiring superior aesthetics.
Peak Dental Studio’s zirconia crowns deliver fracture resistance that exceeds 1,000 MPa in many cases, making them ideal for patients with heavy occlusal forces or bruxism. The biocompatibility of zirconia makes it an excellent choice for patients with metal sensitivities, while the material’s natural tooth color eliminates the dark margins sometimes associated with traditional restorations.
Our technicians use advanced CAD/CAM technology to mill zirconia crowns with precise margins and optimal contours. Digital design allows us to create ideal contact points, proper emergence profiles, and natural anatomical form that promotes healthy gingival tissue and patient comfort.
Lithium Disilicate (IPS e.max) Crowns
When aesthetics are the primary concern, lithium disilicate crowns offer unmatched translucency and color depth. Peak Dental Studio fabricates IPS e.max crowns that replicate the natural appearance of tooth structure with remarkable accuracy, making them the ideal choice for anterior restorations where appearance is critical.
Lithium disilicate provides excellent strength for anterior and premolar applications, with flexural strength exceeding 400 MPa. The material’s ability to transmit and reflect light similarly to natural enamel creates restorations that blend seamlessly with adjacent teeth, even under varied lighting conditions.
Our laboratory offers both pressed and milled lithium disilicate options, allowing us to select the fabrication method that best suits each case’s requirements. For cases requiring maximum translucency and characterization, pressed e.max delivers exceptional results with layered porcelain providing individualized aesthetics.
Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) Crowns
Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns remain a reliable and cost-effective solution for many clinical situations. Our laboratory fabricates PFM crowns using high-noble, noble, and base metal alloys, with porcelain layering that provides natural aesthetics combined with the proven durability of metal substructures.
PFM crowns work particularly well for posterior applications where strength requirements are high and aesthetics are secondary. The metal framework provides exceptional resistance to fracture, while the porcelain exterior maintains a tooth-colored appearance that patients appreciate.
Peak Dental Studio’s PFM crowns feature precise metal frameworks designed using CAD/CAM technology or traditional waxing techniques, ensuring accurate fit and optimal marginal integrity. Our experienced ceramists apply porcelain in careful layers, creating contours and shading that complement the patient’s natural dentition.
Bridge Fabrication and Design
Our dental bridge laboratory in Utah produces fixed partial dentures that restore function and aesthetics for patients with missing teeth. We fabricate traditional three-unit bridges, long-span posterior bridges, and complex anterior bridges requiring exceptional esthetics.
Bridge design requires careful consideration of abutment preparation, pontic design, connector size, and material selection. Our technicians work closely with dental practices to ensure each bridge design addresses the specific challenges of the case, whether that involves limited interocclusal space, compromised abutment teeth, or demanding aesthetic requirements.
We fabricate bridges in all the same materials available for single crowns—zirconia, lithium disilicate, PFM, and metal—selecting materials based on span length, location, and aesthetic needs. For long-span posterior bridges requiring maximum strength, zirconia provides the structural integrity needed for long-term success.
Our Crown and Bridge Fabrication Process
Peak Dental Studio employs a systematic approach to crown and bridge fabrication that ensures consistent quality and accurate fit. Our process begins with careful evaluation of your case submission, whether you send digital scans, traditional impressions, or a combination of both.
Digital cases receive immediate attention in our CAD/CAM workflow, where experienced designers create ideal crown contours with proper occlusion, contact points, and emergence profiles. Physical models are scanned into our digital system, allowing us to leverage digital design benefits regardless of impression technique.
Once designed, crowns and bridges move to fabrication using either milling technology for zirconia and lithium disilicate or traditional techniques for PFM and metal restorations. Each restoration undergoes thorough quality control inspection before delivery, verifying margins, contacts, contours, and occlusion meet our exacting standards.
Turnaround Times and Rush Options
Standard turnaround time for crown and bridge cases is just two business days from the time we receive your case. This industry-leading turnaround helps dental practices schedule efficiently while keeping patients satisfied with minimal temporary restoration time.
For cases requiring even faster service, we offer same-day and next-day rush options. Rush cases receive priority handling throughout our laboratory workflow, ensuring your urgent cases receive the attention they need without compromising quality.
Complex cases requiring specialized shade matching, custom characterization, or challenging technical requirements may require additional time. Our case coordinators communicate clearly about expected delivery dates during case intake, so you always know when to expect your completed restorations.
Digital Workflow for Crowns and Bridges
Peak Dental Studio’s digital crown and bridge laboratory accepts files from all major intraoral scanner systems, including 3Shape, iTero, CEREC, and Trios. Digital case submission eliminates impression shipping time and provides the precision benefits of optical scanning.
Our digital workflow allows for seamless communication when modifications are needed. Rather than remaking entire restorations, we can often adjust digital designs and remill crowns in hours rather than days, minimizing delays for your practice and patients.
Ready to experience the quality and service that Utah dental practices trust? Submit your case today or contact our team to discuss your crown and bridge laboratory needs. We look forward to partnering with your practice to deliver exceptional restorations that keep your patients smiling.