

Prevent poor marginal fit, the #1 cause of crown remakes
Avoid shade mismatches that lead to patient dissatisfaction
Solve occlusal issues that cause discomfort and adjustments
Design proper contours and emergence profiles for better tissue health
Achieve the perfect interproximal contacts every time
Choose the right crown material for each clinical situation
Improve communication with your dental lab to reduce costly mistakes

Reduce remake rates
Save chair time
Increase patient satisfaction
Improve practice profitability
Prevent poor marginal fit, the #1 cause of crown remakes
Avoid shade mismatches that lead to patient dissatisfaction
Solve occlusal issues that cause discomfort and adjustments
Design proper contours and emergence profiles for better tissue health
Achieve the perfect interproximal contacts every time
Choose the right crown material for each clinical situation
Improve communication with your dental lab to reduce costly mistakes
Reduce remake rates
Save chair time
Increase patient satisfaction
Improve practice profitability


At Montana Dental Lab (MDL), we specialize in crafting crowns and bridges that combine enduring strength, esthetic excellence, and clinical reliability.

Dental implants have revolutionized restorative dentistry, and at Montana Dental Lab (MDL), we help practices bring that innovation to life with restorations that are functional, esthetic, and built to last.

From traditional full dentures to high-performance digital and implant-retained options, MDL delivers dentures tailored to your patient’s needs and lifestyle.

Whether your patient needs a full denture, partial, or implant, supported solution, we partner with your practice to create long-lasting prosthetics that restore more than just smiles, they restore confidence.

At Montana Dental Lab (MDL), we specialize in crafting crowns and bridges that combine enduring strength, esthetic excellence, and clinical reliability.

Dental implants have revolutionized restorative dentistry, and at Montana Dental Lab (MDL), we help practices bring that innovation to life with restorations that are functional, esthetic, and built to last.

From traditional full dentures to high-performance digital and implant-retained options, MDL delivers dentures tailored to your patient’s needs and lifestyle.

Whether your patient needs a full denture, partial, or implant, supported solution, we partner with your practice to create long-lasting prosthetics that restore more than just smiles, they restore confidence.
Craig and his team have always been easy to work with. They stand behind their quality work and are very gracious when concerns arise. They go above and beyond whenever they can.
Charles Shumway
This dental lab is fantastic. Craig and the team are skilled with engineering and artistry come together. They make a good member of the dental team!
Best lab I have ever worked with. They do top-notch work, have great customer service, and have great communication when something is needed on either end. Highly recommend!


As Billings 1st full service dental laboratory we offer a full range of products including e.max®, zirconia and PFM crowns as well as prosthetics, implant restorations, nightguards and orthodontic appliances.
Hi, I’m Craig May
Owner of Montana Dental Lab.
For more than two decades, I’ve worked closely with dentists to help them deliver restorations that fit right, look natural, and keep patients happy.
During that time, one thing has become very clear: most crown failures are completely preventable. They usually happen because of small breakdowns in communication, case submission details, or clinical workflow between the dental practice and the lab.
That’s exactly why we created this guide.
At Montana Dental Lab, we’ve partnered with hundreds of dental practices and reviewed thousands of cases. Through that experience, we’ve identified the most common issues that lead to remakes, delays, and patient dissatisfaction.
Our goal isn’t just to fabricate crowns and become a true partner to your practice by helping you:
• Reduce costly crown remakes
• Improve communication with your lab
• Deliver restorations that fit properly the first time
• Save chair time and improve patient experience
• Build more predictable restorative outcomes
We believe that when dentists and labs work together as partners, the results are better for everyone, especially your patients.
If you're considering working with Montana Dental Lab, we’ve created a Welcome Kit to make the onboarding process simple for your team.
The Welcome Kit includes everything your practice needs to start submitting cases smoothly.
Inside the Welcome Kit:
• Step-by-step case submission instructions
• Material options and recommendations
• Lab turnaround times
• Best practices for impressions and digital scans
• Direct contact information for case support
Fill out the form. Your Welcome Kit ships directly to your practice, no commitment required, just the tools to work together from day one.


As Billings 1st full service dental laboratory we offer a full range of products including e.max®, zirconia and PFM crowns as well as prosthetics, implant restorations, nightguards and orthodontic appliances.
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