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Implant Lab Comparison Guide
See which U.S. labs deliver the greatest value across digital workflows, scanning technology, support, CE, reliability, and clinical efficiency.
Dandy | Glidewell | ROE Dental Laboratory | DDS Lab | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restorative Workflow for Implants | 100% digital workflow | Hybrid workflow with analog focus | Hybrid digital and analog workflow | Hybrid digital and analog workflow |
| Scanner | FREE Dandy Vision with integrated implant scanning software | Buy your own | Buy your own | Buy your own |
| Scan Bodies | Free scan bodies available for every order | Buy your own or $32 generic scan bodies | Buy your own | Buy your own |
| Price for Custom Abutment with Crown | $398 All-In (includes custom abutment, crown, soft-tissue model, analog, and screw) | $454 | $375 | $380 (OEM implant package) |
| Turnaround Time for Custom Abutment with Crown | 14 Days | 13 days | 7 days | 20+ days |
| Digital Case Submission | Guided digital workflows with streamlined implant case submission | Fragmented 3rd-party scanner workflow | Fragmented 3rd-party scanner workflow | Fragmented 3rd-party scanner workflow |
| Authentic Parts Surcharge | $75 to upgrade to authentic parts—includes a genuine scan body | High fees for genuine parts except for Glidewell HT™ Implants | High fees for genuine parts | Pricing includes authentic parts for select implant systems |
| Warranty | Lifetime warranty for all custom abutments and implant crowns | Lifetime warranty for custom abutments and zirconia implant crowns | Abutments: 6 years; Zirconia Crowns: 5 years | 1 year |
| Scan Support | Live chat support instantly available through scanner + phone and email support | Phone and email support | Phone and email support | Phone and email support |
| Design Review | Standard 3D Digital Design Previews with optional live collaboration | 2D design reviews available upon request | 2D design previews available via email or website log-in | Design previews not included by default |
| 3D-printed Models for Digital Restorations | Free with every case, including soft-tissue model | $38 upcharge for full-arch model | Digital cases require additional fee for model | $14 upcharge for printed model |
| Online CE | Free virtual practice trainings and online CE | Free online CE | Free online CE | Online CE not currently available |
| Shipping | Free | Shipping fees apply | Shipping fees apply | Shipping fees apply |
Dandy
Restorative Workflow for Implants
100% digital workflow
Scanner
FREE Dandy Vision with integrated implant scanning software
Scan Bodies
Free scan bodies available for every order
Price for Custom Abutment with Crown
$398 All-In (includes custom abutment, crown, soft-tissue model, analog, and screw)
Turnaround Time for Custom Abutment with Crown
14 Days
Digital Case Submission
Guided digital workflows with streamlined implant case submission
Authentic Parts Surcharge
$75 to upgrade to authentic parts—includes a genuine scan body
Warranty
Lifetime warranty for all custom abutments and implant crowns
Scan Support
Live chat support instantly available through scanner + phone and email support
Design Review
Standard 3D Digital Design Previews with optional live collaboration
3D-printed Models for Digital Restorations
Free with every case, including soft-tissue model
Online CE
Free virtual practice trainings and online CE
Shipping
Free
Glidewell
Restorative Workflow for Implants
Hybrid workflow with analog focus
Scanner
Buy your own
Scan Bodies
Buy your own or $32 generic scan bodies
Price for Custom Abutment with Crown
$454
Turnaround Time for Custom Abutment with Crown
13 days
Digital Case Submission
Fragmented 3rd-party scanner workflow
Authentic Parts Surcharge
High fees for genuine parts except for Glidewell HT™ Implants
Warranty
Lifetime warranty for custom abutments and zirconia implant crowns
Scan Support
Phone and email support
Design Review
2D design reviews available upon request
3D-printed Models for Digital Restorations
$38 upcharge for full-arch model
Online CE
Free online CE
Shipping
Shipping fees apply
ROE Dental Laboratory
Restorative Workflow for Implants
Hybrid digital and analog workflow
Scanner
Buy your own
Scan Bodies
Buy your own
Price for Custom Abutment with Crown
$375
Turnaround Time for Custom Abutment with Crown
7 days
Digital Case Submission
Fragmented 3rd-party scanner workflow
Authentic Parts Surcharge
High fees for genuine parts
Warranty
Abutments: 6 years; Zirconia Crowns: 5 years
Scan Support
Phone and email support
Design Review
2D design previews available via email or website log-in
3D-printed Models for Digital Restorations
Digital cases require additional fee for model
Online CE
Free online CE
Shipping
Shipping fees apply
DDS Lab
Restorative Workflow for Implants
Hybrid digital and analog workflow
Scanner
Buy your own
Scan Bodies
Buy your own
Price for Custom Abutment with Crown
$380 (OEM implant package)
Turnaround Time for Custom Abutment with Crown
20+ days
Digital Case Submission
Fragmented 3rd-party scanner workflow
Authentic Parts Surcharge
Pricing includes authentic parts for select implant systems
Warranty
1 year
Scan Support
Phone and email support
Design Review
Design previews not included by default
3D-printed Models for Digital Restorations
$14 upcharge for printed model
Online CE
Online CE not currently available
Shipping
Shipping fees apply
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