Custom Dental Lab Boxes & Dental Lab Packaging
Dental lab work is small, fragile and irreplaceable. A crown that chip in transit means a remake, a rescheduled patient and an unhappy dentist. That is a very different pressure to normal retail work, and it is why we treat dental lab packaging as a protection job first and a branding job second at ZEE Packaging.
What The Box Is Actually Carrying
Every dental lab box we build gets sized around what is going inside, and the range is wide.
- Single crown and inlay, tiny and easy to lose
- Bridge unit, longer and more prone to flex
- Full and partial denture, bulky with delicate clasp
- Clear aligner tray in a set
- Night guard and retainer
- Stone model and impression, heavy and brittle
- Implant component and abutment
Each one need different internal support, so tell us what you are shipping and we size the dental lab box to that.
Sizes We Run Regular
Every dental lab box is made to your case, but these come up constantly:
- 2" x 2" x 1" for single unit crown
- 3" x 3" x 1.5" for bridge and multiple unit
- 4" x 4" x 2" for retainer and night guard
- 5" x 4" x 2.5" for a full denture dental lab box
- 6" x 5" x 3" for aligner set with tray
- 7" x 5" x 4" for model work and impression
Give us your case dimension including any tray or bag, and we build the dieline from that.
Board And Build
Small does not mean flimsy. These box get thrown in courier bag with heavier parcel on top.
- Corrugated E flute for shipping dental lab packaging
- B flute when model work makes it heavy
- SBS C1S for printed retail style dental lab box
- Kraft board for a clean clinical look
- Cardstock 18pt to 24pt for lighter case work
We would not go under 18pt on anything holding a fired restoration. A thin panel crush and the crown take the hit.
Holding The Case Safe
This is the part that actually matter in dental lab packaging.
- Die cut foam or paperboard cradle around the case
- Membrane suspension so the unit float away from the wall
- Separate well when a case has multiple unit
- Zip bag or pouch inside the dental lab box
- Cushioning that does not shed fibre onto the restoration
What Goes On The Panel
Labs run high case volume so the dental lab box has to carry paperwork clearly.
- Case number and patient reference field
- Doctor and practice name
- Shade, material and tooth number
- Due date and return by date
- Barcode or QR to your case management system
- Write on panel, uncoated so pen actually take
We leave an uncoated strip for handwriting because gloss lamination reject ballpoint every time.
Print And Finish
- Matte lamination, hide handling mark on white board
- Spot UV over the lab logo
- Foil stamping on premium dental lab packaging
- One or two color print keeps unit cost down at volume
- Printed interior with your care instruction
Greener Options
- Recycled kraft dental lab box with no film
- Paperboard cradle instead of foam
- FSC certified board, certificate on request
- Soy based ink
- Right sized dental lab packaging so you ship less air
How We Work
- 100 unit minimum on any dental lab box design
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof
- Free dieline from our own designer
- 5 to 8 business day urgent turnaround
- Free shipping worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions
Foam or paperboard insert for a crown?
Foam if the restoration ships loose, paperboard if it is bagged first. Foam grip better on tiny unit but paperboard recycle cleanly, so it depends what matters more to you.
Can you leave a space for handwriting the case number?
Yes and we always advise it. We keep that panel uncoated so pen and marker take properly.
Do you print our practice details on each box?
We can, or we leave a blank field if your detail change per case. Plenty of lab do a mix of both.
Is one box enough for a full denture case?
Usually, with the right cradle. For anything with a stone model we suggest a stronger flute so the model does not crack the carton.
Can you add a barcode for case tracking?
Yes, we lay it out with proper quiet zone so your scanner read it first time.
How much is a dental lab box?
Rough estimate is $0.30 to $0.80 per unit for small folding carton, $0.70 to $1.80 for corrugated with cradle and $1.60 to $4.00 for rigid at moderate quantity. Foam insert and foil push it higher. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
Will the box hold up in courier handling?
E flute handle normal courier work fine. If you are shipping model regular we move you to B flute for the extra crush resistance.
