What is One-Visit Dentistry?

Imagine walking into a dental office with a problem… and leaving a few hours later with your smile restored. Without coming back a week later. Without traditional impressions. Without temporary restorations.
This is exactly what one-visit dentistry makes possible.
A New Approach to Care
Thanks to CAD/CAM technology and 3D digital imaging, it is now possible to:
- Scan the tooth in a few seconds,
- Design a crown or veneer on a computer,
- Mill the restoration on-site,
- And place it immediately, in a single appointment.
For whom, for What?
This type of treatment is particularly suited for patients who have:
- A broken or severely damaged tooth,
- Need a crown, an inlay/onlay, or sometimes a veneer,
- A tight schedule, or who come from afar.
Why Choose this Approach?
- Time Savings: a single session, without temporaries.
- Precision: computer-aided design reduces human error.
- Aesthetics: immediate, natural, and durable results.
- Comfort: say goodbye to impression pastes, say hello to the intraoral scanner.
In our clinic in Montreux, we have adopted this technology to offer our patients modern, efficient, and comfortable care — without compromising on quality.
It uses an intraoral scanner and 3D software to design a restoration (crown, inlay/onlay, veneer) directly in the clinic. The piece is then milled on-site and fitted the same day.
Mainly crowns, inlays/onlays, and certain veneers. It depends on the clinical situation, but in most cases a definitive restoration can be placed immediately.
Yes. Digital restorations are highly precise, biocompatible, and durable. They fit the tooth perfectly.