Dentists often evaluate new technology based on ROI, workflow efficiency, or clinical performance.
But in 2026, there’s a new driving force behind chairside milling adoption:
Patient demand.
Same-day crowns are no longer viewed as an advanced offering. They are increasingly seen as the standard of care — and patients are actively seeking practices that provide them.
A landmark dental patient survey conducted by Exevia GmbH in 2015 revealed striking data about patient expectations. Imagine over the past decade, these metrics have only increased!
85% of patients prefer same-day dentistry
50% would pay more for a one-appointment restoration
67% would travel farther
2 out of 3 would change dentists for a single-visit crown
Same-visit crowns are the #1 patient-requested dental technology
These numbers are not subtle.
They reflect a fundamental shift in what patients expect from their dental provider.
Modern patients:
They are no longer willing to:
The practices that thrive in 2026 will be those that align with this behavioral shift.
Same-day dentistry is not about technology.
It’s about meeting expectations.
When 2 out of 3 patients would consider changing dentists for single-visit treatment, this becomes more than workflow improvement.
It becomes a market differentiator.
Chairside milling allows practices to:
Same-day crowns are no longer “nice to have.”
They are a growth strategy. Beat your local competition before they beat you to it!
Today’s chairside mills have evolved dramatically. Speed, simplicity, and material flexibility are no longer trade-offs.
One example reshaping expectations is the Perfit OVIS chairside mill.
Unlike traditional systems that require long sintering cycles or closed ecosystems, the Perfit OVIS:
For practices focused on patient convenience, this kind of speed is transformative.
Traditional Workflow
Appointment 1 → Prep → Temporary → Lab Wait (1–3 weeks) → Seat Appointment
Risk: No-shows, remakes, temp failures
Same-Day Workflow
Scan → Design → Mill → Seat
One visit. One experience. One satisfied patient.
The survey data revealed something powerful:
50% of patients would pay more for same-day treatment.
That means:
Same-day dentistry is one of the rare technologies that:
All simultaneously.
It’s: Can your practice afford not to offer same-day crowns?
If:
Then same-day dentistry becomes not just a clinical decision — but a strategic one.
Patient expectations are reshaping dentistry.
Same-day crowns are now the most requested dental technology. Practices that embrace efficient chairside milling workflows are positioning themselves for stronger retention, higher case acceptance, and long-term growth.
Modern mills like the Perfit OVIS make single-visit restorations more accessible than ever — especially for practices seeking open workflows and simplified production.
Voxel Dental works with practices across the country to implement efficient, real-world chairside milling workflows.
If you're evaluating same-day dentistry in 2026, our team can help you assess:
Because meeting patient demand isn’t optional anymore.
It’s the future of restorative dentistry... and dentistry as we know it!