Summum Dental Laboratory

What Summum Dental Laboratory does

Summum Dental Laboratory (Laboratoire dentaire Summum) is a privately held, full-service dental laboratory founded in 1987 and headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. The company designs, fabricates, modifies, and repairs custom dental prosthetics across six product categories: crowns and bridges, removable dentures, implantology restorations, skeletal parts, orthodontic appliances (including progressive aligners), and preventive oral appliances. It serves dental professionals — general dentists, specialists, and denturists — primarily in Quebec, with the company stating its reputation extends beyond provincial borders.

The laboratory operates a digitally enabled manufacturing workflow, combining traditional craftsmanship with CAD/CAM virtual design (3Shape software), tooth libraries from Ivoclar Vivadent and Lapointe, and 3D printing using Pro3dure resins for specific products such as immediate removable dentures and cobalt chrome skeletal parts. All denture designs are digitally stored to enable rapid reproduction without repeat patient appointments. A specialized services arm provides case planning support, technical assistance, and on-site support for procedures such as All-on-4 implants.

The business model is B2B and project-based: dental professionals download prescription forms, submit cases, and receive custom-fabricated prosthetics through a toll-free ordering and customer service operation. Revenue is generated from custom manufacturing (per case) and specialized technical services, with quote-based pricing not publicly disclosed. The company employs over 120 technicians and assistants, operates from a single Longueuil facility, and is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or M&A activity.

Name

Summum Dental Laboratory

Legal name

Summum Dental Laboratory / Laboratoire dentaire Summum

Website

https://labsummum.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Summum Dental Laboratory is a privately held full-service dental laboratory founded in 1987 in Longueuil, Quebec, manufacturing custom dental prosthetics — crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, orthodontics, and skeletal parts — for dental professionals using CAD/CAM and 3D printing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Prosthetics Manufacturing

NAICS

Dental Laboratories (339116)

SIC

Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843)

akta.pro primary industry

Crown & Bridge (Fixed Prosthetics) Fabrication (HLABAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

CAD/CAM Digital Design & Milling Centers (HLABAJAE), Model/Die Work, Scanning & Case Digitization Services (HLABAJAJ), Medical & Dental 3D Printing Services (patient-specific devices, dental labs) (IMAAADAG)

Keywords

• Dental prosthetics manufacturing
• Custom dental laboratory
• CAD/CAM dental design
• Dental crowns and bridges
• Removable dentures production

Headquarters

HQ city

Longueuil

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Dental Prosthetics Manufacturing: Custom manufacturing of dental prosthetics including crowns, bridges, removable dentures, implants, orthodontic appliances, skeletal parts, and preventive oral devices for dental professionals.
2. Specialized Dental Services: Technical support, planning services, and specialized services including All-on-4 procedures with on-site assistance for dental practices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Summum Dental Laboratory is a full-service dental laboratory that fabricates, modifies, and creates custom dental prosthetics for dental professionals. Its portfolio spans crowns and bridges, removable dentures (including CAD/CAM-designed digital immediate full dentures), implantology restorations, cobalt-chrome skeletal parts, orthodontic devices, and preventive oral appliances. Production is supported by CAD/CAM design, 3D printing, and 3Shape virtual design workflows, with personalized technical support and specialized services such as All-on-4 on-site assistance.

Product overview

Summum Dental Laboratory operates as a full-service dental laboratory (laboratoire dentaire) offering a comprehensive portfolio of buccodentary products and specialized services. The portfolio spans six core product categories: crowns and bridges (fixed prostheses), removable dentures (including digitally-designed immediate full dentures), implantology (fixed and removable restorations), skeletal parts (cobalt chrome printed), orthodontics (including progressive aligners), and preventive oral appliances. The laboratory is organized around a centralized structure that combines technology services and specialized services (including All-on-4 on-site assistance). Technical support, planning, and fast turnaround times are offered alongside all products. The laboratory employs over 120 technicians and uses CAD/CAM digital tools and 3D printing for certain products, notably removable dentures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crowns and Bridges Fixed dental prosthesis products utilizing recent industry processes, with integrated case planning services and the ability to work with different technologies and materials. Designed for dental professionals (dentists and denturists) treating patients requiring fixed prosthetic restorations.
• Removable Dentures Full range of removable denture solutions including digital immediate full dentures designed with CAD/CAM tools, featuring a broad selection of teeth for aesthetic and natural results. Intended for dental professionals fabricating removable prosthetic solutions for edentulous or partially edentulous patients.
• Implantology Fixed and removable implant restorations compatible with various implant systems used in dental practices. For dental professionals performing implant-supported prosthetic treatments.
• Skeletal Parts Computer-generated skeletal parts printed in cobalt chrome, with the ability to share designs with the clinician before printing to align with professional preferences. Used by dental professionals in removable partial denture frameworks.
• Orthodontics Orthodontic devices and services including progressive aligners, with customization options for aesthetics and treatments, supported by experienced technologists. For dental professionals providing orthodontic treatment to patients.
• Preventive Oral Appliances Various preventive oral appliances available at the laboratory, covering multiple treatment options for patient care. Provided to dental professionals for preventive and adjunctive patient treatment.
• Technology Services Technology-oriented dental laboratory services supporting dental professionals with case planning, technical support, and digital workflow integration (CAD/CAM and 3D printing) for prosthetics production.
• Specialized Dental Services (including All-on-4 on-site assistance) Specialized services adapted to dental practice needs, including All-on-4 procedures with on-site assistance. Targeted at dental professionals performing complex implant and full-arch restoration cases.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced patient appointments due to improved fit from digital precision
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 3ShapecoreTechnology or Integration3Shape dental design software used for virtual design of dental prosthetics including dentures and veneers. The software enables digital workflows, virtual prototyping, and design of dental restorations.
• Ivoclar VivadentcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of tooth libraries and dental materials used in the design and manufacture of dental prosthetics at Summum Laboratory.
• LapointecoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of official tooth libraries used in the virtual design of dental prosthetics, offering infinite possibilities in terms of creativity for dental restorations.
• Pro3durecoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of Pro3dure resin used for 3D printing of immediate removable dentures. The resin offers high durability specifications (82 MPa flexural strength for base, 112 MPa for printed teeth).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Dentex Labs (NDX): Largest network of full-service dental laboratories in North America, offering crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, and orthodontics to dental practices. Directly comparable to Summum in product breadth and B2B lab-to-dentist model, but operates at significantly larger multi-site scale.
• Glidewell Laboratories: One of the largest single-site dental laboratories globally, providing crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, and digital dental solutions to dentists. Comparable to Summum across the full fixed and removable prosthetic product set, with a heavier emphasis on proprietary implant and CAD/CAM brands.
• Knight Dental Group: Canadian-owned dental laboratory network offering crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, and orthodontic appliances across multiple Canadian provinces. Most direct geographic and product-line peer to Summum, sharing the Canadian B2B dental lab positioning.
• Modern Dental Laboratory: Multi-location dental laboratory offering fixed and removable prosthetics, implants, and orthodontics with CAD/CAM capabilities. Comparable to Summum in product mix and digital workflow adoption, competing for the same dental practice customer base.
• Albensi Dental Laboratories: Full-service dental laboratory providing crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, and digital restoration services. Comparable to Summum in scope of products, technology adoption, and target customer of dental professionals.
• Dental Services Group (DSG): Network of more than 50 dental laboratories in North America offering comprehensive prosthetic and orthodontic services. Comparable to Summum in core offerings but at materially greater scale and geographic reach.
• Drake Dental Laboratories: Full-service dental laboratory producing crowns, bridges, removable prosthetics, and implant restorations with CAD/CAM workflows. Closely matches Summum's product mix and digital manufacturing approach for a similar dentist customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Ivoclar Vivadent: Global dental materials and equipment manufacturer supplying tooth libraries, ceramics, resins, and CAD/CAM systems used by dental laboratories. Comparable to Summum as a strategic technology partner and as a broader incumbent shaping the digital dental lab ecosystem.
• Dentsply Sirona: Largest global manufacturer of dental equipment, consumables, and digital dentistry solutions including CEREC chairside CAD/CAM. Operates upstream of Summum as a technology provider and downstream as a competitor through integrated chairside solutions that could disintermediate dental labs.

Others

• 3Shape: Global provider of 3D scanning and CAD/CAM dental design software used by Summum for virtual design of dentures, veneers, and other prosthetics. Enabling technology partner rather than direct competitor, but a strategic dependency for Summum's digital workflow.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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