Dental Lab for Tennessee Practices
Next Dental Lab is a full-service US laboratory that works with dental practices anywhere in Tennessee — a market of roughly 2,060 practices statewide. Crown & bridge, implants, removables, and full-arch — with about 2 business days of ground transit each way and around 63% lower fees than typical Tennessee labs.
- Tennessee practices statewide
- ~2,060
- Avg. savings vs local fees
- 63%
- Transit each way
- 2 days
- Zirconia crown
- $39
Tennessee lab fees vs. Next Dental Lab
Ranges below reflect typical laboratory fees in Tennessee, adjusted for the state's cost of care. Our prices are the same nationwide — no regional surcharge, no rush fee for standard turnaround.
| Restoration | Typical TN lab fee | Next Dental Lab | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zirconia Crown | $75–$145 | $39 | $71 · 65% |
| PFM Crown | $60–$115 | $30 | $58 · 66% |
| E.max Crown | $90–$160 | $47 | $78 · 62% |
| Metal Frame Partial | $160–$315 | $47 | $191 · 80% |
| Full Denture(per arch) | $135–$315 | $68 | $157 · 70% |
| All-on-X with Titanium Bar | $2,070–$3,420 | from $1,795 | $950 · 35% |
Local ranges are estimates based on regional cost-of-care indexing, not quotes from named laboratories. A Tennessee practice sending 20 single crowns a month saves roughly $17,040 a year on crowns alone. Run your own numbers in the savings calculator.
How it works for Tennessee practices
2-day transit to TN
Cases move by ground between our Deerfield Beach, Florida facility and Tennessee in about 2 business days each way. Prepaid shipping labels are included.
Digital scans accepted
Upload STL/PLY from iTero, TRIOS, Medit, or Primescan and skip inbound shipping entirely — the fastest path for practices already scanning.
3–5 day lab time
Standard crown & bridge turnaround is 3–5 business days in the lab, with 3-day USA digital options available.
Documented materials
Every case ships with material documentation so Tennessee dentists can disclose materials and origin to patients on request.
Major Tennessee dental markets we serve
We can work with practices statewide — solo offices, group practices, and DSOs — including these markets:
- NashvilleDavidson County
- MemphisShelby County
- KnoxvilleKnox County
Licensing & responsibility in Tennessee
Tennessee dentists are licensed by the Tennessee Board of Dentistry. The treating dentist remains responsible for the finished restoration regardless of which laboratory fabricates it, so we document materials, shades, and fabrication details on every case and keep records available for your chart.
Get your scanner reimbursed in Tennessee
Any scanner, any price — reimbursed through monthly case credits as you send work. Practices going digital in Tennessee can start scanning without a capital hit.
See the scanner programFree: the Going Digital playbook
A six-phase roadmap for taking a Tennessee practice fully digital — scanning, milling decisions, lab handoff, and team training.
Get the playbookTennessee dental lab questions, answered
Does Next Dental Lab work with dental practices in Tennessee?
Yes. Next Dental Lab is a full-service US dental laboratory in Deerfield Beach, Florida that accepts cases from practices in all 50 states, including every market in Tennessee. Cases ship to and from Tennessee in about 2 business days by ground, and we accept both digital scans and traditional impressions.
How much does a zirconia crown cost from a dental lab in Tennessee?
Typical lab fees in Tennessee run about $75–$145 for a zirconia crown. Next Dental Lab charges $39, which is roughly 65% below the local midpoint of $110.
How much can a Tennessee practice save on lab fees?
Across crown & bridge, removables, and full-arch work, our price list runs about 63% below typical Tennessee lab fees. A practice sending 20 single crowns a month would save roughly $17,040 per year on crowns alone at those prices.
How long does a case take to get to Tennessee?
Standard turnaround is 3–5 business days in the lab, plus about 2 business days of ground transit each way to Tennessee. Digital cases skip inbound shipping entirely, so Tennessee practices scanning intraorally typically see the fastest delivery.
Can I send digital scans from Tennessee instead of impressions?
Yes. We accept STL/PLY files from iTero, 3Shape TRIOS, Medit, Primescan, and most other intraoral scanners. A Tennessee practice that does not yet scan can have a scanner fully reimbursed through our monthly case-credit program.
Is outsourcing lab work allowed for Tennessee dentists?
Tennessee dentists are licensed by the Tennessee Board of Dentistry, and the treating dentist remains responsible for the restoration regardless of which laboratory fabricates it. We provide material documentation on every case so you can disclose materials and country of origin to patients on request.