iCare Lab is a Screw Retained Crown Dental Lab London clinics trust for precision implant restorations. We fabricate both screw-retained and cement-retained implant crowns for dental practices in London
At iCare Lab, we work with your specific implant platform, case anatomy, and protocol preference. Your named technician will discuss screw vs cement during case submission.
The most retrievable protocol. The crown is screw-locked directly to the implant fixture or to a custom abutment, allowing complete removal without damage if future adjustments are needed. Ideal for cases where implant angulation is favourable and clinical access is straightforward. The screw channel is typically hidden on the occlusal surface in molars, or can be aesthetic-managed in anterior cases using tooth-coloured access hole fill material
For cases where implant angulation makes screw retention impractical — commonly when the screw channel would be positioned buccally or labially in the aesthetic zone. A custom abutment is designed to the exact emergence profile required, and the crown is cemented to that abutment. This eliminates the visibility of any metal components and provides maximum aesthetic refinement in anterior cases.
Multiple implant units fabricated as a single screw-locked superstructure. Each unit is milled individually and then combined into a multi-unit restoration. All units are retained as one screw-locked unit to the implants — providing retrievability across the entire arch while maintaining a continuous marginal contact and excellent interproximal emergence.
Multi-unit bridge cemented as individual units or as a continuous cemented bridge. Useful for cases where the implants are at varying angulations or where soft tissue emergence profile requires custom abutment design for each individual unit. Each crown is cemented to its corresponding custom abutment as a single unit.
Submit Case Data Send CBCT scan, digital scan or impression, implant system details, and preferred protocol (screw or cement).
Design & Review Digital design with full implant-specific protocol. For cement-retained cases, custom abutment is designed simultaneously with the crown.
Mill & Sinter Precision CAD/CAM milling from the selected material, followed by sintering and hand-finishing.
Quality Check & Delivery Marginal verification, shade confirmation, occlusal check
Zirconia The most durable material for implant crowns. High strength, excellent biocompatibility, tooth-like colour that requires no external characterisation. Ideal for posterior units and bruxism cases.
Emax (Lithium Disilicate) Superior translucency for high-aesthetic anterior cases. Requires more careful handling due to lower fracture resistance but provides unsurpassed natural appearance. Not recommended for posterior or high-load situations.
PFM (Porcelain Fused to Metal) Proven longevity, reliable bond strength, acceptable aesthetics. Less common now with the prevalence of all-ceramic options, but remains a valid choice for specific cases.
Custom Titanium Abutment Base (Screw or Cement) Grade 5 titanium component specific to your implant system. Included as standard on all screw-retained and cement-retained protocols.
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Screw & cement retained, All-on-X, surgical guides
Veneers, smile design, shade matching
Acrylic, chrome cobalt, Valplast dentures
Digital scans, 3D printing, full digital lab
Night guards, bleaching trays, Essix retainers
Based in the UK, iCare Lab supports clinics and laboratories with full-service dental solutions. Our mission is to combine innovation with reliability, ensuring every smile we help create is built to last.
We use virtual articulation, digital wax-ups, and CT data merging to plan each implant restoration with precision, ensuring ideal occlusion and emergence profiles.
All components are made from certified, high-strength materials like medical-grade titanium and high-density zirconia for lasting durability and safety.
Advanced milling and printing techniques deliver a perfect passive fit on the implant interface, reducing stress and mechanical risks.
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