06/09/2026
One of the biggest misconceptions we hear from doctors exploring same-day dentistry is that they have to choose between chairside milling OR 3D printing.
The reality?
They solve different problems — and many practices eventually benefit from both.
Milling tends to shine for:
✔ Long-term zirconia restorations
✔ Strength & durability
✔ Premium restorative workflows
3D printing excels at:
✔ Provisionals & appliances
✔ Speed & flexibility
✔ Lower-cost same-day solutions
The real question isn’t:
“Which machine is better?”
It’s:
“What kind of workflow do you want to build for your practice and patients?”
That’s where the conversation gets interesting.
Just published a new article breaking down how we help doctors think through milling vs. printing workflows in the real world. https://learn.voxeldental.com/blog/chairside-milling-vs-3d-printing