Crown & Bridge Pricing Calculator
Calculate dental lab fees for crowns and bridges based on material type, unit count, and complexity.
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Inputs
Results
Final Total
$450.00
≈ 8 tanks of gas
Effective Price/Unit
$150.00
≈ 10 movie tickets
How to Use This Calculator
- Select the Material Type (PFM, Full Zirconia, e.max, Full Gold, or Layered Zirconia) to set the base fee per unit.
- Enter the Number of Units (abutments + pontics) for the case.
- Choose the Complexity level — Standard, Moderate, or Complex — to apply the appropriate multiplier.
- Toggle Rush Order and/or Custom Shade Match if applicable to add surcharges.
- Enable Implant-Supported if any units are implant-retained to apply the 25% abutment surcharge.
- Review the Final Total and Effective Price/Unit; multi-unit discounts apply automatically at 4+ and 6+ units.
How the result changes with Number of Units
| Number of Units | Final Total | Effective Price/Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | $375.00 | $150.00 |
| 6.25 | $843.75 | $150.00 |
| 11 | $1,485.00 | $150.00 |
| 15 | $2,025.00 | $150.00 |
What each input means
- Material Type
- Restoration material selection.
- Number of Units
- Total units (pontics + abutments).
- Complexity
- Case complexity level.
- Rush Order
- 35% surcharge for expedited turnaround.
- Custom Shade Match
- $30/unit for custom shade stump or characterization.
- Implant-Supported
- 25% surcharge for implant abutment work.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersMaterial Type = 2, Number of Units = 3, Complexity = 1, Rush Order = 0 = 6 input(s) provided
- Calculate Final TotalFinal Total450 = $450
- Calculate Effective Price/UnitEffective Price/Unit150 = $150
- Calculate Base Fee per Unit150 = $150
- Calculate Adjusted Fee per UnitAdjusted Fee per Unit150 = $150
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