What remake rate is normal in a dental lab?

Dental labs report remake rates between 2% and 8%, with the sector average around 3.8%. Above 5% indicates structural problems: ambiguous communication with the clinic, missing clinical photography, or incomplete QC processes. This calculator uses 3.8% as the baseline reference.

What does a remake actually cost?

A remake has 4 cost components: materials (30-40%), technician hours (40-50%), double shipping (5-10%), and opportunity cost of the case it displaces (15-25%). This calculator bundles all components into the average case value.

How does TrazaLab reduce my remake rate?

TrazaLab reduces remakes three ways: structured Digital Rx eliminates ambiguous specifications; TrazaCaptura guides clinical photography to prevent shade and try-in errors; TrazaChat preserves traceability of every surgeon conversation. Labs that activate all three report -30% to -50% remake reductions in the first 90 days.

Does this calculator send my data anywhere?

No. All calculations run 100% in your browser. Nothing is sent to TrazaLab servers or third parties. Your numbers never leave your device.

Can I use this calculator for free?

Yes. The calculator is 100% free, no signup, no credit card. Part of the free tools hub at /free-dental-lab-tools.html.

Dental Lab ROI Calculator — How Much Remakes Really Cost You

Cases per month

Total cases your lab delivers monthly.

80cases

Average case value (USD)

Average revenue your lab invoices per completed case.

$180USD

Current remake rate (%)

Industry average: 3.8%. If you are not measuring, estimate 4-6%.

4.0%

Tech hours per remake

Extra technician time a full remake consumes (design + production).

4.0h

Tech hourly cost (USD)

Loaded hourly cost (salary + benefits + overhead).

$22/h

The result

Remakes are costing you $25,920 this year.

Per month

$2,160

Per year

$25,920

5-year cumulative

$129,600

With TrazaLab

Labs that activate Digital Rx + TrazaCaptura recover $10,368 per year on average.

Observed average 40% reduction in remake rate (first 90 days). The numbers above assume that reduction over your current rate.

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Calculation methodology

Cost per remake = (average case value) + (extra tech hours × hourly cost). This covers materials, additional time, and opportunity cost of the displaced case.

Remakes/month = cases/month × remake rate. Monthly loss = remakes/month × cost per remake. 5-year projection assumes stable volume and rate.

Savings with TrazaLab = 40% reduction observed in internal testing across labs that activated Digital Rx + TrazaCaptura + TrazaChat. Actual reduction varies by case mix and workflow discipline.

How much is your lab losing to remakes every year?

Remakes are costing you $25,920 this year.

Labs that activate Digital Rx + TrazaCaptura recover $10,368 per year on average.

Calculation methodology

Remakes are a symptom. The cause is communication.

How much is your lab losing to remakes every year?

Remakes are costing you $25,920 this year.

Labs that activate Digital Rx + TrazaCaptura recover $10,368 per year on average.

Calculation methodology

Remakes are a symptom. The cause is communication.

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