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A "Price Schedule" document lies on a lab counter with dental tools, models, and a caliper.

Lab Economics

Dental Lab Pricing: How to Build a Defensible Price List

A defensible dental lab price list starts with accurate cost per unit—direct materials, labor, equipment time and allocated overhead—then applies margin targets by case complexity. Most labs under-price by 15–30% because they ignore machine time, QC labor and remake reserves.

Super Admin 7 min read
Dental lab with a single tooth crown on a grey tray, next to a red folder.

Lab Economics

Full-Arch Remake Cost: What Labs Actually Lose Per Case

A full-arch remake typically costs a dental laboratory between $420 and $680 in direct expenses, depending on material choice and technician seniority. Most labs absorb this loss entirely, eroding lab profitability by 8–12% annually when remake rates exceed 3%.

Super Admin 6 min read