The Labs That Make
Your Restorations
Most dental practices do not tell you where your crowns, veneers, and dentures are made. At Best Dental, we do. Three labs — each picked for a specific restoration — because the lab matters as much as the dentist.
Why the Lab Matters
When you get a crown, veneer, bridge, or denture at Best Dental, Dr. Jasmine and Dr. Sonny Naderi do the clinical work. But a team of skilled lab technicians actually makes your restoration by hand. The fit, color, strength, and natural look of your prosthetic depend on which lab makes it.
Many dental offices send all their cases to one lab — often picked for cost or ease, not quality. At Best Dental, we do it differently. We picked the best lab for each kind of restoration and use them only for that work. So your veneer is made by people who only do cosmetic ceramics. Your crown is made by techs who only do crown and bridge work. Your denture is crafted by a lab that only does removable prosthetics.
Specialty over Convenience
A lab that focuses on cosmetic veneers makes better veneers than a general lab. We match the case to what the lab does best.
Direct Talk
Our doctors talk straight with lab techs about shade, fit, and design — especially on tough cases. A local lab makes that faster and clearer.
Quality over Cost
We do not pick labs by who has the cheapest price. We pick by what they make and what our patients see and feel.
Full Honesty
You should know where your restoration is made. This page exists because we think honesty is part of good care — not something to hide.
In-Person Shade Matching for Esthetic Restorations
Mariner Dental Lab is local to the Houston area — so we can go further than most offices when a cosmetic case needs a truly precise color match.
For tough esthetic work — like full smile makeovers, single-tooth fixes in your smile zone, or cases where the new tooth has to blend with your real teeth — we can talk straight with Mariner's ceramists. That gets a shade match no paper-form or overseas lab can deliver.
Shade Pick at Your Visit
Dr. Naderi takes photos and uses a shade guide under both natural and office light. We capture your tooth's base color, glow, and surface look.
Detailed Lab Notes
We send Mariner full shade notes, photos, and details — not just one shade tab number. Tough cases include marked-up images.
Direct Ceramist Chat
When a case needs it, Dr. Naderi can talk straight with Mariner's ceramist. Or you can be part of the shade pick at the office.
Try It Before Final Bond
For veneers and esthetic crowns, we try the new tooth in first so you can okay the shade and fit under real light before we cement anything.
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Mariner Dental Lab
Our cosmetic and full-mouth makeover partner. A Houston-area lab with 10+ years serving Greater Houston practices.
Mariner Dental Lab is a Greater Houston dental lab that has served local practices for over 10 years. We picked Mariner as our cosmetic lab because their ceramists bring the artistry that high-stakes cosmetic work needs — especially for porcelain veneers, Lumineers, and full-mouth makeovers where shade, glow, and tooth-by-tooth detail are key.
A local lab means Dr. Jasmine and Dr. Sonny Naderi can talk straight with Mariner's team when a cosmetic case needs precise color or custom detail work. Things you cannot do with overseas labs where you fill out a form, the piece comes back weeks later, and you cannot fix things along the way.
Ultimate Dental Lab
Our crown and bridge partner. A New York City lab that only does crown and bridge work.
Ultimate Dental Lab is in New York City and focuses exclusively on crown and bridge work. We picked them just for this case type. A lab that does crown and bridge all day makes better-fitting, better-looking crowns than a general lab that does everything.
Crown and bridge work needs precise fit above all else. A crown that does not seat right, leaves an open edge, or messes up your bite is a real problem — no matter how it looks. Ultimate's focus means our patients get crowns and bridges that fit right the first time. Less chair time. Fewer remakes.
Jameson Dental Lab
Our removable prosthetics partner. A local Houston-area lab that focuses on dentures, partials, flippers, and retainers.
Jameson Dental Lab is a Houston-area dental lab that focuses on removable prosthetics — dentures, partial dentures, flippers, and retainers. Getting a denture to fit well, look real, and work day after day for years takes a lab that knows the small details of removable work.
As a local lab, Jameson lets us talk fast and adjust quickly — important for dentures, where fit issues often need a few fine-tune visits. A local lab makes that smoother for you and cuts down on wait time when changes are needed.
Which Lab Makes Your Restoration?
A quick guide so you always know which lab is making your specific restoration before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find dentists near Richmond, TX that work with local dental labs for custom prosthetics like veneers and crowns?▾
Best Dental in Richmond, TX works with three carefully picked dental labs. Porcelain veneers and cosmetic cases go to Mariner Dental Lab — a local Houston-area lab with 10+ years serving Greater Houston practices. Crowns, bridges, and implant crowns are made at Ultimate Dental Lab in New York City. Dentures, partials, flippers, and retainers are made by Jameson Dental Lab, another local Houston-area partner. Call (281) 215-3065 to book.
Can you match a veneer or crown to my real teeth?▾
Yes. And because Mariner Dental Lab is a local Houston-area partner, we can go past a basic shade tab pick for esthetic cases. Dr. Naderi takes photos, captures your tooth's base color, glow, and surface look, and sends full notes straight to Mariner's ceramists. For tough esthetic work in your smile zone — especially single-tooth fixes where the new tooth must blend with your real teeth — we coordinate straight with the ceramist, and get your okay on the shade before we bond anything for good.
Why does Best Dental use multiple labs instead of just one?▾
Different restorations need different skills. A lab that is great at cosmetic veneers may not be the best pick for a precise crown or a comfy full denture. We use Mariner for cosmetic and big makeover cases, Ultimate for crown and bridge work, and Jameson for removable work. Matching the lab to the case type gives our patients better results every time.
Are any of your labs overseas?▾
No. All three of our lab partners are US-based. Mariner Dental Lab and Jameson Dental Lab are both Houston-area labs. Ultimate Dental Lab is in New York City. We picked US-based labs for quality control, clear talk, and faster turnaround.
How long does a crown or veneer take to come back from the lab?▾
Typical turnaround for crowns and bridges is 2 to 3 weeks. Porcelain veneers from Mariner Dental Lab take 2 to 3 weeks too. Removable work like dentures and partials from Jameson takes 3 to 5 weeks depending on the case and how many try-in visits are needed. You wear a temporary while your crown or veneer is being made.
Can I ask for a specific lab for my restoration?▾
Our lab picks are based on what makes the best result for each case type. That said, if you have questions about the lab making your restoration, we are happy to talk it through at your visit. Our doctors know all three labs well and can tell you exactly what to expect.
Does using a higher-quality lab cost more?▾
Lab fees are part of our standard restoration price. We do not charge a separate "premium lab" fee. The cost of your crown or veneer at Best Dental covers the materials, the lab work, and the office work. We think using good labs is just part of giving good care — not an upgrade you pay extra for.
Key Takeaways About Our Lab Partners
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Dr. Jasmine and Dr. Sonny Naderi use the best labs for every case — so your crown, veneer, or denture is made right the first time. Book online or call us in Richmond, TX.
3 specialty labs · All US-based · Richmond TX · Most PPO insurance accepted · Free parking
