Same-day crowns have moved well beyond “nice-to-have” technology. For many practices, chairside dentistry has become a core business driver, improving patient experience, increasing operational efficiency, and creating long-term financial upside.
As digital workflows continue to mature, the case for bringing crown production in-house has never been stronger.
Patients increasingly expect convenience without compromising quality. Same-day crowns eliminate temporaries, reduce appointments, and streamline scheduling—all while delivering predictable, high-quality results.
For patients, this means:
One appointment instead of two
No temporary crowns
Less time away from work or school
For practices, it translates to fewer cancellations, higher case acceptance, and stronger patient loyalty.
Chairside dentistry puts clinicians back in control of the restorative process. When crowns are produced in-house, adjustments can be made immediately—without waiting days or weeks for a lab remake.
If a restoration doesn’t meet expectations, it can simply be re-milled on the spot. This level of control improves:
Marginal integrity
Occlusion
Esthetics
Overall consistency
Modern chairside mills, including newer options like the Perfit OVIS, are designed to simplify this process by producing fully sintered zirconia and glass ceramics quickly—reducing post-processing and removing many traditional bottlenecks.
Ask a Voxel customer:
“The biggest reason I mill in the office is so I can do single-visit dentistry. It’s incredibly efficient and economical, and my goal is to have the patient in and out in about an hour and a half." - Dr. Paul Feldman - Suburban Essex Dental
Rising lab fees and longer turnaround times continue to pressure practices. Chairside milling offers a way to insulate your practice from these variables.
While there is an upfront investment, practices often see:
Lower per-unit crown costs over time
Fewer delays due to lab scheduling
Greater predictability in production
By controlling when and how restorations are produced, practices gain flexibility without sacrificing quality.
Same-day workflows are especially valuable for:
Single-doctor or single-operatory practices
High-volume restorative schedules
Practices with limited physical space
With fast milling cycles and simplified workflows, crowns can be designed and manufactured while the dentist sees other patients. Systems that don’t require long sintering cycles—such as mills capable of working with fully sintered zirconia—help keep cases moving without disrupting the day.
The financial impact of same-day crowns extends beyond lab savings. Practices also benefit from:
Fewer chair hours per case
Higher case acceptance
Increased production per day
Improved patient retention
Over time, these factors compound—making chairside dentistry one of the most reliable ROI-driven investments in digital dentistry.
Same-day crowns are also a powerful differentiator. Patients talk about convenience, and practices offering one-visit dentistry are often perceived as more advanced, efficient, and patient-focused.
In competitive markets, this perception can influence where patients choose to receive care.
Same-day crowns are no longer about novelty—they’re about control, efficiency, and sustainability. With modern chairside milling options continuing to simplify workflows and reduce production time, practices can deliver high-quality restorations without sacrificing productivity.
For practices evaluating chairside dentistry, the question is no longer if same-day crowns make sense—but how to implement them in a way that fits your workflow and business goals.
Voxel Dental helps practices navigate that decision with practical guidance, training, and technology that works in the real world.