Shenzhen Sunflower Dental Lab

What Shenzhen Sunflower Dental Lab does

Shenzhen Sunflower Dental Lab is a privately held, full-service digital dental laboratory founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bao'an District, Shenzhen, China. It manufactures custom dental prosthetics across five core categories — crown & bridge (PFM, full zirconia, E.max all-ceramic), implant solutions (implant crowns, surgical guides, screw-retained and bar-cage overdentures, Malone Bridge), removable prosthetics (acrylic and Valplast dentures, cast metal frameworks, night and sports guards), attachment systems (magnetic, precision, telescope), and orthodontic appliances (Hawley and Begg retainers, functional regulators, palatal expanders). The company states it has produced 100,000+ cases cumulatively for an export base spanning 40+ countries.

Production runs on a digital pipeline branded Sunflower Scan / Design / Printing / Milling / Stain & Glaze, combining 3D scanning, AI-assisted CAD design, 5-axis CNC milling of zirconia and titanium, industrial-grade 3D printing, and stain-and-glaze finishing. Headcount is 200+ across a 3,000 sqm manufacturing footprint that includes a 1,500 sqm digital production facility. The company holds ISO 13485, FDA Registration, a Chinese Medical Device Manufacturing License, CE marking, and additional product registrations, enabling cross-jurisdiction distribution.

The business model is export-oriented B2B: the company sells custom dental prosthetics and OEM/private-label production to overseas dental labs, multi-location dental practice groups, dental distributors, and clinics. Pricing is quote-based per case (pay-as-you-go) with no disclosed list pricing. Customer acquisition is a mix of channel-partner relationships, multi-language digital marketing (website in 19 languages, WhatsApp, email, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram), and trade show participation. Long-term supplier and go-to-market partnerships are in place with UnitedHealth Group (US), Ivoclar Vivadent (Switzerland), VITA (Germany), and Shofu (Japan).

Name

Shenzhen Sunflower Dental Lab

Legal name

Shenzhen Sunflower Dental Lab

Website

https://sunflowerdentallab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Shenzhen Sunflower Dental Lab is a privately held, export-focused digital dental laboratory in Shenzhen, China that designs and manufactures custom crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, attachments, and orthodontic appliances for dental clinics, labs, and practice groups across 40+ countries via fully digital CAD/CAM workflows.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Prosthetics Manufacturing

NAICS

Dental Laboratories (339116)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Crown & Bridge (Fixed Prosthetics) Fabrication (HLABAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

CAD/CAM Digital Design & Milling Centers (HLABAJAE), 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing for Dental Prosthetics (HLABAJAF), Medical & Dental 3D Printing Services (patient-specific devices, dental labs) (IMAAADAG)

Keywords

• Dental prosthetics manufacturing
• CAD/CAM dental restorations
• Custom dental crowns bridges
• Dental implant solutions
• Orthodontic appliances

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Prosthetics Manufacturing: Manufactures and sells dental prosthetics including crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, veneers, and orthodontic appliances. B2B model serving dental clinics, labs, and practice groups globally.
2. Dental Outsourcing Services: Provides comprehensive outsourcing solutions for overseas dental labs and clinic groups, including digital design support, case planning, and OEM private-label production.
3. OEM Private-Label Production: Manufactures dental prosthetics under partner brands for distributors and international partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Shenzhen Sunflower Dental Lab is a fully digitalized dental laboratory that designs and manufactures custom dental prosthetics, including crowns and bridges, implant solutions, removable dentures and guards, precision attachments, and orthodontic appliances. The lab serves overseas dental clinics, laboratories, and practice groups through a CAD/CAM workflow combining 3D scanning, AI-driven design, 5-axis milling, and industrial 3D printing. It also offers OEM/private-label production and dental outsourcing services to international partners.

Product overview

Shenzhen Sunflower Dental Lab is a full-service digital dental laboratory founded in 2009, operating a 1,500-square-meter digital production facility with over 200 staff. The lab integrates manufacturing, production, and R&D with fully digitalized and automated processes. Their product portfolio centers on five core categories: Crown & Bridge (including PFM, Full Zirconia, E.max all-ceramic), Implant Solutions (crowns, bridges, surgical guides, full-arch solutions), Removables & Guards (dentures, night guards, mouth guards), Attachment systems (magnetic, precision, telescope attachments), and Orthodontic Appliances (retainers, functional regulators, palatal expanders). The lab's digital workflow encompasses Sunflower Scan (advanced 3D scanning), Sunflower Design (AI-driven CAD), Sunflower Printing (industrial 3D printing), Sunflower Milling (5-axis CNC), and Sunflower Stain & Glaze for complete restoration manufacturing. Products are exported globally to the United States, France, Germany, Singapore, Australia, and over ten other countries and regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crown & Bridge Comprehensive crown and bridge restorations including porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM), full zirconia, and E.max all-ceramic solutions for fixed dental prosthetics. For dental clinics, dental labs, and practice groups requiring durable and aesthetic fixed restorations.
• Implant Solution Implant-supported restorations including implant crowns, implant bridges, surgical guides, screw-retained hybrid dentures, Malone bridges, and full-arch implant solutions (All-on-4) for tooth replacement. For dental clinics and labs performing implant procedures.
• Removables & Guards Removable dental prosthetics including acrylic full dentures, Valplast flexible partial dentures, cast metal frameworks, custom night guards for bruxism, FDA-cleared Snore RX anti-snoring mouthpieces, and custom-fitted sports mouth guards. For dental clinics and patients needing removable tooth replacements or oral protection.
• Attachment Systems Precision attachment systems for removable and semi-fixed prosthetics including CAP-ATT magnetic attachments, MK1-ATT precision attachments, telescope crowns, and magnetic attachments for overdentures. Provides enhanced retention, stability, and patient comfort. For dental labs and clinics serving patients requiring advanced removable prosthetic solutions.
• Orthodontic Appliance Orthodontic devices including Hawley retainers, Begg retainers, functional regulators (Twin Block, Herbst, Bionator, Frankel, Myofunctional Trainers), palatal expanders, and orthopedic functional appliances for jaw growth and bite correction. For orthodontists and dental clinics treating children, adolescents, and post-treatment patients.
• Dental Outsourcing & OEM Private-Label Production Comprehensive outsourcing solutions for overseas dental labs, clinic groups, and distributors, including digital design support, case planning, and OEM private-label production under partner brands. For international dental labs, practice groups, and distributors needing scalable manufacturing capacity.
• Digital Dental Workflow Service End-to-end digital dental manufacturing workflow including SunflowerScan (3D scanning), SunflowerDesign (AI-driven CAD), SunflowerPrinting (industrial 3D printing), SunflowerMilling (5-axis CNC), and SunflowerStain & Glaze, producing dental restorations with exceptional accuracy, stable quality, and reduced turnaround time. For dental clinics and labs submitting cases digitally.

Quantifiable outcome

• Stable turnaround times of 4-7 days for international partners
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• UnitedHealth Group (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership with UnitedHealth Group, a major US healthcare company. UnitedHealth Group provides access to US dental market opportunities and validates quality standards for the lab's products in the American market.
• Ivoclar Vivadent (Switzerland)coreTechnology or IntegrationLong-term partnership with Ivoclar Vivadent, a leading global dental material manufacturer from Switzerland. Supplies premium dental materials including IPS e.max lithium disilicate products for restorations.
• VITA (Germany)coreTechnology or IntegrationLong-term partnership with VITA, a German dental material manufacturer. Supplies dental ceramic materials and solutions for prosthetics manufacturing.
• Shofu (Japan)coreTechnology or IntegrationLong-term partnership with Shofu, a Japanese dental material company. Supplies dental finishing and polishing materials for prosthetics production.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Ivoclar Vivadent: Swiss dental materials manufacturer supplying IPS e.max and other premium dental materials to dental labs including Sunflower. Strategic supplier-partner relationship.

Broad incumbents

• Align Technology: Global dental equipment and clear aligner manufacturer. Adjacency through digital dental technology, though primarily direct-to-consumer orthodontic solutions rather than outsourced lab work.
• ZimVie (formerly Zimmer Biomet Dental): Global dental implant and prosthetic manufacturer with broad product portfolio. Adjacent incumbent supplying implant components and prosthetic solutions to dental professionals.

Direct peers

• Glidewell Laboratories: One of the largest dental laboratories in the world, based in the US, offering crowns, bridges, implants, and digital dental solutions globally. Comparable as a full-service dental lab with broad prosthetic offerings.
• Knight Dental Group: US dental laboratory group producing crowns, bridges, and implant restorations through multiple regional labs. Comparable US-based full-service dental prosthetic fabricator with digital capabilities.
• Cheng Lee Dental Technology: China-based dental laboratory manufacturing crowns, bridges, and implant restorations for global markets. Direct competitor in the Chinese dental outsourcing market targeting overseas dental practices and labs.
• National Dentex Corporation: US-based dental laboratory network producing crowns, bridges, implants, and removable prosthetics through a national network. Peer in dental prosthetic fabrication serving dental practices and DSOs.
• DDS Lab: US-focused digital dental laboratory providing crowns, bridges, and implant restorations with CAD/CAM workflows. Comparable digital dental lab serving dental practices with outsourced prosthetic services.
• Modern Dental Group: Hong Kong-listed global dental prosthetic manufacturer operating multiple digital dental labs and serving clinicians worldwide with crowns, bridges, implants, and aligners. Direct competitor to Sunflower in the digital dental outsourcing market.
• Arrowhead Dental Lab: US-based full-service dental laboratory offering a wide range of dental prosthetics with digital workflow capabilities. Comparable full-service dental lab serving dental practices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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