Why We Are A Chosen One
- Technical mastery and precision craftsmanship
- Comprehensive range of implant services
- Complex implant-supported restorations
- Digital implant planning using multiple advanced software systems
- Advanced digital workflows with state-of-the-art CAM/CAM systems
- Complex crown and bridge fabrication
- Expert in ceramic artistry and metal-ceramic systems
- Wide range of denture services including full dentures, acrylic partial dentures, and metal frame dentures
- Implant Hybrid Bar All-on-X fixed & removable, relines, immediate dentures and repairs
- High aesthetic standards
- Highest quality materials ensuring optimal strength, fit, and long-term performance
- Reliable turnaround times
- Experienced, certified technicians
- Deep clinical understanding applied to every restoration
- Ability to translate clinical requirements into precisely crafted prosthetics
- Strong understanding of material science
- Commitment to excellence in both traditional and modern dental technologies
- Excellent communication and collaborative treatment planning
- Efficient online onboarding, ordering and shipping system (customer web portal)
- Around four decades of technical experience serving customers in New Zealand
- Reliable service — saving valuable time at the crown fitting stage
- No time wasted with complex adjustments
Clients Testimonial
Andrew Brown, Lumino Burton and Brown
ason Ng
Who We Are
Western Crown and Bridge is a full-service crown and bridge laboratory that has been serving customers since 1987, with a strong passion for delivering high-quality products and services. Our comprehensive laboratory provides crowns, bridges, dentures, veneers, inlays/onlays, as well as a wide range of implant solutions. By utilizing the latest digital technology, advanced engineering materials, and modern techniques, we ensure restorations that are lifelike, aesthetically pleasing, and highly functional for both clients and patients.
Our team of skilled and experienced dental technicians is dedicated to delivering exceptional and innovative solutions for dentists, surgeons, and patients alike. With a firm commitment to outstanding customer service, superior quality, and continuous improvement, we strive to be the trusted partner of choice within the dental community.
Supported by multilingual expertise in English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, German, Tamil, and Hindi, we ensure clear communication and a personalized experience for clients from diverse backgrounds. This reflects the innovation, reliability, and excellence that define WCB’s trusted reputation.
Mission
To deliver high‐quality, reliable, and aesthetic dental restorations through close collaboration with dentists, surgeons, and patients, embracing innovation and exceptional craftsmanship to ensure every patient achieves a confident, healthy smile.
Vision
To be the trusted leader in dental restorations, combining innovation, precision, and craftsmanship to transform patient smiles with lasting confidence.
Values
- Excellence & Craftsmanship: Delivering restorations of the highest quality, precision, and aesthetic appeal.
- Innovation & Technology: Embracing cutting-edge dental technology and continuously improving processes.
- Trust & Reliability: Building strong, lasting partnerships with dentists through consistent accuracy.
- Collaboration & Partnership: Working closely with dental professionals to support patient oral health.
- Patient-Centred Focus: Ensing every restoration enhances patient comfort, confidence, and well-being.
- Integrity & Ethics: Upholding the highest ethical standards in all work and relationships.
Meet Our Team
At Western Crown & Bridge Laboratory, our strength lies in the expertise, craftsmanship, and collaboration of our talented team. With a diverse group of 17 professionals including senior dental technicians, dental technicians, denture clinicians, implant planner, digital designers, and 3D printing specialists, we combine traditional artistry with cutting‐edge technology to support clinicians and patients with outstanding restorative outcomes.
Ian Mercer
With around four decades of experience in dental profession, Ian is one of the foundational figures behind Western Crown & Bridge Laboratory. Ian brings a rare blend of technical mastery, precision craftsmanship, and deep clinical understanding to every restoration produced in the lab.
Ian is known for his meticulous attention to detail and his commitment to excellence in both traditional and modern dental technologies. Over the years, he has played a key role in shaping the laboratory’s reputation for reliability, aesthetic quality, and consistent results. His extensive expertise spans all aspects of crown and bridge fabrication, from complex implant-supported restorations to advanced ceramic work.
Dedicated to supporting clinicians and patients, Ian values strong communication and collaborative treatment planning. His leadership continues to guide the team toward innovation, quality improvements, and exceptional service. Ian’s passion for craftsmanship and his long-standing dedication make him an integral part of Western Crown & Bridge’s success and legacy.
Why We Are A Chosen One
- Precision craftsmanship backed by experienced, certified technicians
- Advanced implant expertise, including complex implant‐supported and All‐on‐X restorations
- Comprehensive crown, bridge, and denture services (fixed, removable, hybrid, relines, repairs)
- High‐level ceramic artistry using premium materials for strength, fit, and long‐term performance
- Fully digital workflows with advanced implant planning software and state‐of‐the‐art CAD/CAM systems
- Strong clinical insight with the ability to translate prescriptions into highly accurate restorations
- Consistently high aesthetic standards with minimal adjustment at fit stage
- Reliable turnaround times and efficient case delivery
- Seamless online onboarding, ordering, and shipping via our customer web portal
- Nearly four decades of trusted service to dental professionals across New Zealand
