Technology

CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restorion of Esthetic Ceramics. We use it to design, create, and place high-quality crowns, inlays, onlays, and veneers in just one appointment. No outside lab is involved, eliminating the need for multiple visits.

Using advanced CAD/CAM technology, CEREC captures a digital impression of your tooth, allowing us to craft a custom restoration that fits perfectly with your natural teeth. This technology is ideal for patients needing crowns, cosmetic enhancements, or repairs to damaged teeth. CEREC saves time and ensures beautiful, precise results that restore your smile’s function and appearance on the same day.

Our CBCT cone beam technology offers a 3-D, panoramic view of your entire mouth, including teeth, nerves, bone, and soft tissues. This advanced imaging is invaluable for complex treatments such as dental implants, root canal therapy, and orthodontics, allowing us to see what traditional x-rays can’t.

By providing precise, three-dimensional images, CBCT helps our dentists meticulously plan your treatment, ensuring optimal placement of restorations, implants, and more. It’s a critical tool for accurate diagnosis, surgical planning, and delivering the best possible outcomes.

An intraoral camera is a powerful diagnostic tool that provides a close-up view of your teeth and gums so you and your dentist can see what’s happening inside the mouth. These high-definition images make it easier to identify issues such as cavities, fractures, and gum disease while helping to explain the need for treatments. By showing you exactly what we see, intraoral cameras foster better understanding and communication, making you an active participant in your dental care.

Digital x-rays are an essential tool in modern dentistry, providing clear, detailed images of your teeth and underlying structures in a fraction of the time of traditional film x-rays. With significantly reduced radiation exposure, these high-definition images allow our team to diagnose cavities, bone loss, infections, and other dental concerns quickly and accurately.

We use digital x-rays for routine exams, treatment planning, and procedures like fillings, crowns, and implants. We also use x-rays to monitor your oral health over time, ensuring we detect and address problems early.

Rotary endodontics enhances the precision and efficiency of root canal treatments by using electric-powered instruments to clean and shape the root canals of an infected tooth. Unlike traditional manual tools, rotary endodontic technology allows quicker, smoother, and more comfortable procedures, significantly reducing treatment time and enhancing outcomes. This advanced approach is particularly beneficial for those needing root canal therapy, as it minimizes discomfort and maximizes the chances of saving the natural tooth.

Digital impressions eliminate the need for messy, uncomfortable traditional molds by capturing precise 3-D images of teeth using a small, handheld scanner. We use these detailed digital models for designing crowns, bridges, veneers, and other restorations.

Combined with our CEREC and 3-D printing technology, we can produce nearly all restorations in-house, ensuring a perfect fit, faster turnaround, and a more comfortable experience. Digital impressions are ideal for patients needing custom restorative work, cosmetic enhancements, or orthodontic treatments.

Exocad is a versatile, user-friendly CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software for dental professionals. This technology provides detailed, accurate designs that enhance the precision of dental restorations, reducing errors and ensuring a better, more precise fit.

We use this technology to digitally design a wide range of restorations and appliances, including crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, veneers, dentures, and even complex implant-supported restorations. With Exocad’s advanced features, we can improve treatment outcomes, reduce time in the dental chair, and enhance the overall patient experience.

Laser dentistry is a precise, minimally invasive gum contouring and reshaping technique. This advanced technology allows Dr. Hite to gently and accurately sculpt the gum line, enhancing your smile’s aesthetics without scalpels or sutures.

Laser gum contouring is ideal for correcting a “gummy smile” or uneven gums, offering a comfortable, quick, and virtually pain-free solution. The laser seals the tissue as it works, reducing bleeding, speeding up healing, and providing beautiful, immediate results.

Nitrous oxide is a mixture of nitrous and oxygen that helps our patients relax during dental procedures. It is commonly known as laughing gas and is a safe and effective sedation option for patients with dental anxiety.

We administer the slightly sweet-smelling gas through a small nose mask. In just a few moments, you’ll feel the calming effects and a feeling of well-being. You will remain fully conscious and able to communicate with our team. Nitrous oxide is safe for patients of all ages who feel nervous about their dental visit. The effects wear off quickly, so you can resume your usual activities after your appointment.

3-D printing technology revolutionizes how we create dental appliances and surgical guides at Hite Family Dentistry. Using precise digital scans and 3-D models, we can produce custom surgical guides for implant placement, flippers, dentures, partials, smile trials, and even whitening trays and nightguards, all right in our office.

This capability ensures that most restorations and appliances are tailored perfectly to your needs, reducing wait times and improving the fit, function, and aesthetics of your dental treatments. Whether you need a temporary solution or a permanent restoration, 3-D printing helps us deliver efficient, high-quality care.

At Hite Family Dentistry, we know a little distraction can go a long way in making your dental visit more comfortable. That’s why we’ve equipped our treatment rooms with TVs, allowing you to relax and watch your favorite shows or movies during your appointment. Whether you’re undergoing a routine cleaning or a more complex procedure, the calming effect of entertainment helps take your mind off the treatment, reducing anxiety and making your time in the chair feel quicker and more pleasant.