Our Technology

No more waiting and multiple dental visits for your crowns! Our practice is proud to offer CEREC, an innovative technology that allows us to create and place high-quality, custom-made crowns right here in our office. With CEREC, you can experience the following benefits:

Convenience. Say goodbye to temporary crowns and multiple appointments. With CEREC, we can design, create and place your permanent crown in just one visit, saving you time and hassle.

Precision and Quality. Using state-of-the-art 3D imaging and computer-aided design, we create crowns that are precisely tailored to your unique dental anatomy. This ensures a comfortable fit, excellent functionality and a natural appearance.

Aesthetics. CEREC crowns are made from high-quality ceramic materials that mimic the color and translucency of natural teeth. Your new crown will blend seamlessly with your smile, enhancing its beauty.

We believe in providing the highest standard of care, which is why we have incorporated Axios CBCT/3D imaging into our practice. This cutting-edge technology allows us to capture detailed three-dimensional images of your teeth, jaw and surrounding structures. Here’s what Axios can do for you:

Comprehensive Diagnosis. With Axios, we can obtain a comprehensive view of your dental and facial anatomy, enabling us to diagnose and treat complex dental conditions with accuracy and precision. From identifying hidden cavities to evaluating bone structure for implant placement, Axios helps us develop the most effective treatment plan for you.

Minimally Invasive Procedures: By visualizing your dental structures in 3D, we can plan and execute treatments with greater precision, reducing the need for invasive procedures. This means less discomfort and faster recovery times for you.

Patient Education: With Axios, we can display the 3D images on a screen, so you get to see and understand your dental health in detail. We believe that informed patients make the best decisions about their oral care, and Axios helps us empower you with knowledge.

Our diode lasers are used for soft tissue procedures, like treating gum disease and preparing the mouth for a dental crown or teeth whitening. This state-of-the-art laser uses directed heat to quickly and comfortably remove disease, decay and damage. Laser dentistry has many benefits, including:

• Decreased pain
• Decreased need for anesthesia
• Reduced bleeding and swelling
• Increased preservation of healthy tooth material

These benefits are especially helpful for patients who may deal with anxiety surrounding dental visits.

The intraoral camera is the most precise method of diagnosing problems in the mouth. Our dentist Dr. Wolfe uses the camera to capture images of your mouth from the inside before transferring them to the in-room monitor for evaluation. The intraoral camera allows Dr. Wolfe and his team to accurately determine what, if any, course of treatment is necessary to maintain oral health. Intraoral cameras offer many advantages, such as:

• Increased opportunity for patient education
• Early disease detection
• Increased diagnostic accuracy
• Better-documented patient cases for future reference
• Simplifying dental insurance claims

At Summit Smiles in Aurora, we use a digital X-ray system to reduce risk associated with traditional X-rays. The system works by recording pictures of your mouth and displaying them on a screen where they can be viewed by both you and Dr. Wolfe almost immediately. The frequency of required X-rays varies from patient to patient depending on a variety of factors, but new patients can take X-rays during their first appointment to help the Summit Smiles Dental team develop a more complete understanding of the patient’s individual case.