Hybridge

What Hybridge does

Hybridge is a privately held specialty dental laboratory founded in 2007 in Rochester, New York, focused exclusively on full-arch implant prosthetics. The company designs and manufactures custom fixed full-arch prostheses for dental practices across the United States, operating through a certified dentist network that completes Hybridge Full Arch Dental Implant Protocol certifications before submitting cases via the Hybridge Lab Portal. Its core product portfolio comprises three prosthetic systems — Gen 5 Hybrid (nano-ceramic/PMMA on a 3D-printed CoCr framework), Prime Z (metal-zirconia combination), and MZ (monolithic zirconia) — supported by the proprietary eXact four-step clinical workflow, the CHROME GuidedSMILE stackable magnetic surgical guide system (protected by six US patents), and OnDemand Design Services offering 1-hour or 24-hour provisional design file turnaround for practices with in-office 3D printers.

The underlying technology stack combines CAD/CAM design, 3D printing of CoCr metallic frameworks and nano-ceramic/PMMA provisionals, photogrammetry-based implant position capture (10-20 micron accuracy), and an open digital workflow compatible with all major intraoral scanners, CBCT platforms, and robotic surgery systems including Yomi and X-Nav. The eXact workflow enables delivery of a definitive prosthesis approximately six weeks after implant placement. Manufacturing is centralized at a single Rochester facility housing the lab, training academy, and clinical director team.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-case prosthetic laboratory services, supplemented by OnDemand design fees, fee-based continuing education programs (Full-Arch Foundations at $1,750 online and Advanced Full-Arch Therapy at $8,650 in-person, both redeemable toward case purchases), clinical support and marketing services, and a Shopify-based accessories storefront. Go-to-market combines direct sales outreach, event-driven CE course enrollment, and a community-led certified network model, with content marketing via The Lasting Smile Podcast, white papers, webinars, and active social channels. The company holds no disclosed outside investment and operates as Hybridge, LLC under founder Dr. Frank LaMar alongside a multi-director clinical leadership team.

Name

Hybridge

Legal name

Hybridge, LLC

Website

https://hybridgeinfo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hybridge is a privately held, Rochester, NY-based specialty dental laboratory that designs and manufactures full-arch implant prostheses (Gen 5, Prime Z, MZ) for a U.S. network of certified dentists, combining patented guided surgery systems with proprietary digital workflows and CE-accredited training programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Laboratory Services

NAICS

Dental Laboratories (339116), Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)

SIC

Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Dental Implants & Prosthodontic Components (Implants/Abutments/Prosthetics) (HLAHAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crown & Bridge (Fixed Prosthetics) Fabrication (HLABAJAA), Implant Prosthetics & Abutment Fabrication (HLABAJAC), Digital Prosthodontics & CAD/CAM Restorations (Chairside/Clinic-Based) (HLABAFAH)

Keywords

• Full-arch dental prostheses
• Dental laboratory services
• Dental implant prosthetics
• Guided dental surgery
• Dental continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Full-Arch Prosthetic Laboratory Services: Hybridge designs and manufactures custom full-arch dental prostheses (Gen 5 Hybrid, Prime Z, MZ Monolithic Zirconia) for certified dental practices. Clients submit cases via the Hybridge Lab Portal (Rx), with 2-day shipping both to and from the lab, and receive final restorations within their established timelines. This is the primary revenue stream.
2. OnDemand Design Services: Provides rapid prosthetic design files for in-office 3D printing, with 1-hour and 24-hour turnaround options. Revenue is earned per case design request from dental practices equipped with 3D printers.
3. Continuing Education Courses: Hybridge offers fee-based CE courses: Full-Arch Foundations (online, $1,750 USD, 8 CE credits, redeemable on a Hybridge Full-Arch case) and Advanced Full-Arch Therapy (in-person in Rochester NY, $8,650 USD, 12 CE credits, redeemable on 1 Hybridge Full-arch case including Exact surgical planning, guide, and Gen 5 definitive prosthesis).
4. Hybridge Online Store (Shopify): An e-commerce store (shophybridge.myshopify.com) selling dental-related products and accessories, representing a minor ancillary revenue channel.
5. Clinical Support & Marketing Services: Hybridge provides marketing and advertising support services to dental practices, including high-quality full-arch patient content subscriptions for practice websites. This is bundled as part of the practice support ecosystem.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hybridge is a full-arch specialty dental laboratory that designs, manufactures, and ships custom implant-supported hybrid prostheses (Gen 5 Hybrid, Prime Z, MZ Monolithic Zirconia), stackable surgical guides (eXact/CHROME GuidedSMILE), and rapid OnDemand design files to certified dental practices across the United States. The company bundles its laboratory services with CE-accredited training, clinical mentorship, and marketing support as an integrated full-arch growth ecosystem for dentists.

Product overview

Hybridge is a full-arch specialty dental laboratory offering a comprehensive suite of solutions organized as an integrated platform of prosthetic products, surgical guides, digital workflows, and support services. The core product portfolio centers on three prosthetic designs: Hybridge Prime Z (monolithic zirconia over CoCr metal bar), Hybridge Gen 5 (nano-ceramic PMMA on metal substructure), and Hybridge MZ (fully monolithic zirconia). These are supported by the eXact Magnetic Surgical Guide System for precision implant placement, OnDemand Design Services for rapid in-office provisional printing, and open clinical workflows that accommodate various surgical approaches (guided, robotic, freehand) and implant capture technologies. The ecosystem is unified through the Hybridge Lab Portal (Digital Box) for case submission and tracking, with accompanying continuing education courses and practice support services to drive provider adoption.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Prime Z: Monolithic Zirconia over a Milled-Metal Bar prosthesis design with superior aesthetics and layered porcelain gingival contours.
• Gen 5
• MZ (Monolithic Zirconia)
• eXact Magnetic Surgical Guided System
• OnDemand Design Services
• The Lasting Smile Podcast

Products and services

• Hybridge Prime Z Prosthesis Monolithic gradient zirconia prosthesis layered over a milled cobalt-chromium (CoCr) metal bar framework. Offers superior aesthetics with layered porcelain gingival contours, exceptional core and occlusal strength, and supports cantilevers up to 18mm. Designed for high-smile-line patients and those with history of fractures or parafunctional wear.
• Hybridge Gen 5 Hybrid Prosthesis Fifth-generation hybrid prosthesis combining a 3D-printed CoCr metal framework with injection-molded Ivocap acrylic and milled PMMA/nano-ceramic teeth. Lightweight (~17g vs. ~45g for zirconia), adjustable post-delivery, supports cantilevers up to 18mm, and includes pink gingival material that can be relined chairside.
• Hybridge MZ (Monolithic Zirconia) Prosthesis Fully monolithic zirconia full-arch prosthesis with milled interface, available with or without titanium bases. Provides superior occlusal strength and simplified design without metal layers or cementation, with limited adjustability post-delivery. Suitable for cases with balanced implant distribution and short cantilevers up to 10mm.
• Hybridge eXact Magnetic Surgical Guide System (CHROME GuidedSMILE) Stackable magnetic surgical guide system (CHROME GuidedSMILE) providing precision bone reduction, accurate implant positioning, and immediate provisionalization. Includes bone reduction guide, drill guide, and prosthetic pickup guide components that reduce chair time and improve outcomes through verification throughout surgery. Protected by U.S. Patents #11,173,016, #11,576,755, #11,806,209, #12,036,809, #12,484,993, and #12,491,051.
• Hybridge OnDemand Design Services Rapid provisional design service for practices with in-office 3D printers. Offers 1-hour or 24-hour turnaround for expertly designed full-arch or crown-and-bridge provisional shells. Clinicians scan, upload via the portal, receive the design file, and print in-office.
• Hybridge Continuing Education Courses CE-accredited expert-led training programs for dental clinicians: Full-Arch Foundations (online, 8 CE credits, $1,750) for intermediate providers, and Advanced Full-Arch Therapy (in-person in Rochester NY, 12 CE credits, $8,650) for intermediate-to-advanced clinicians with hands-on surgical and prosthetic sessions. Course fees are redeemable toward Hybridge full-arch case purchases.

Quantifiable outcome

• Definitive prosthesis delivered 6 weeks after implant placement using the validated eXact clinical workflow
• +3 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

Integration7 records

AI capability1 record

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Yomi (Neocis)supportingTechnology or IntegrationHybridge's digital lab workflows integrate with Yomi robotic-assisted surgery systems, enabling real-time data exchange between surgical navigation and prosthetic planning so that robotic surgical accuracy aligns with Hybridge's restorative outcomes.
• X-Nav (X-Nav Technologies)supportingTechnology or IntegrationHybridge supports integration with X-Nav navigated surgery platforms alongside the Hybridge eXact guided surgical system and leading robotic platforms, ensuring that surgical accuracy aligns with prosthetic-driven outcomes.
• Shining 3D (Elite Photogrammetry + IOS Scanner)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe Shining 3D Elite is recommended as a cost-effective all-in-one system combining intraoral scanning and photogrammetry, supporting everything from single crowns to full-arch cases. Hybridge's OnDemand design services and XD scan workflows are compatible with this system for ultra-precise implant position capture (10-20 micron accuracy).
• 3Shape (Trios Intraoral Scanner)supportingTechnology or IntegrationHybridge supports all Trios intraoral scanning technologies, integrating with the Trios scanner for capturing soft tissue, occlusion, and provisional scans as part of the open digital workflow.
• Dentsply Sirona (CEREC PrimeScan)supportingTechnology or IntegrationHybridge supports CEREC PrimeScan intraoral scanners as part of its open workflow, using confocal microscopy-based scanning (~50 micron accuracy) for capturing intraoral scans and provisional prostheses in the digital workflow.
• Dexis, Medit, Carestream, Planmeca, iCat, NewTom, Prexion, VaTech, Morita, Instrumentarium (CBCT/Imaging Platforms)supportingTechnology or IntegrationHybridge provides detailed export instructions for 12+ CBCT platforms (Carestream, Planmeca Romexis, NewTom, iCat, Prexion, VaTech, Morita, Instrumentarium OP300, Sidexis 4, Orthophos SL 3D, TXstudio, Pancorp) to ensure seamless upload of DICOM files for digital case submission and surgical planning.
• Ivoclar (Multilink Implant Cement)supportingTechnology or IntegrationHybridge's XD definitive prosthesis delivery uses Ivoclar Multilink Implant self-curing resin cement for cementing titanium (Ti)-bases to the CoCr framework, providing sufficient working time and easy excess removal for absolute passive fit.
• University of Pennsylvania School of Dental MedicinesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Julian Conejo serves as Assistant Professor, Clinical Restorative Dentistry, and Director of Chairside CAD/CAM Dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, contributing to academic research and clinical education that informs Hybridge's digital workflows.
• Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of RochestersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Alejandro Sanchez-Lara serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health (University of Rochester), combining academic prosthodontic expertise with his role as Clinical Director at Hybridge.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Straumann Group: Global dental implant manufacturer with adjacent digital workflow and prosthetic solutions. Comparable because it competes in the implant-and-prosthetic ecosystem Hybridge serves, but from the implant/device side rather than as a specialty lab.
• Dentsply Sirona: Global manufacturer of dental equipment, implants, and CAD/CAM systems (CEREC, inLab). Comparable because its CEREC PrimeScan and implant lines overlap with the digital workflow Hybridge supports, even though it is much broader and more upstream.
• Glidewell Laboratories: Largest US dental laboratory, offering crowns/bridges, implants, and full-arch restorative solutions (e.g., BruxZir, Inclusive Implant Solutions). Comparable because it competes in the same full-arch implant prosthetic category, but at vastly greater scale and with an in-house implant line.
• National Dentex Labs (NDX): US network of more than 60 dental laboratories providing crowns, bridges, dentures, and implant prosthetics. Comparable because it is a scaled US dental lab peer serving the same restorative and implant-supported prosthetic workflow, recently PE-backed for roll-up growth.

Direct peers

• MicroDental Laboratories: US-based dental laboratory producing implant prosthetics, fixed and removable restorations, and digital CAD/CAM solutions. Comparable because it operates the same B2B dental lab model with digital workflow capabilities targeting implant-supported restorations.
• DDS Lab: National US dental laboratory offering crowns, bridges, implants, and digital restorative services to dental practices. Comparable business model (full-service B2B dental lab serving US practices) with overlap in implant prosthetic production.
• Pro-Craft Dental Laboratory: Independently owned full-service dental lab specializing in full-arch implant prosthetics, All-on-4-style restorations, and guided surgical services. Closely comparable to Hybridge in niche focus on full-arch implant cases and B2B lab-services model serving US dentists.

Regional players

• ZimVie (Zimmer Biomet Dental): US dental implant and prosthetic device manufacturer offering full-arch implant systems and regenerative solutions. Comparable because it provides implant/prosthetic components in the same full-arch treatment workflow that Hybridge's lab services complement.

Emerging players

• BIOLASE: US dental technology company with laser and digital-imaging systems used in implant and restorative workflows. Comparable only at the dental technology layer; serves overlapping dentist customers but does not directly compete in prosthetic fabrication.
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers: Network of US dental implant centers focused on full-arch immediate-load implant rehabilitation, now part of the Aspen Dental platform. Comparable because it operates in the same full-arch patient category, but is consumer-facing/clinical rather than a B2B lab partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@hybridgedentallab
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hybridge-dental
• Instagraminstagram.com/hybridgelab

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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