Same-day restorative workflows
Scan, design, and produce in one visit.
What is it?
Some dental offices combine digital scanning, chairside CAD/CAM, and in-office milling or 3D printing to complete a restoration in a single appointment.
What problem does it solve?
Reduces the number of appointments and eliminates temporary restorations for suitable cases.
Who might benefit?
Patients needing crowns, inlays, onlays, or some veneers when the office has the right equipment.
What are the limitations?
Only appropriate for select cases. Complex esthetics or material requirements may still require a lab.
Availability
Available from providers with chairside CAD/CAM and milling.
Regulatory status
Same-day materials and systems are FDA-cleared for their indications.
Providers near you
Filter by 'same-day' or 'in-office milling' in the directory.
Questions to ask your dentist
Is my case suitable for same-day? What are the trade-offs versus a lab-finished restoration?
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