Advanced Dental Technology
McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry uses advanced dental technology at our dentistry in Shelby Township, Michigan, in order to provide you with the highest quality and most effective care possible. We use a number of state-of-the-art technologies, including digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, the Wand®, soft tissue dental lasers, caries (cavity) detection, 3D cone beam scanning, 3D Printed Partials, Same Day Crowns, and an Ultra Generator to produce O3 sterilizing (also known as Ozone Therapy).
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Cutting-Edge Dental Technology
Enabling us to Provide Fast, More Accurate, and Less-Invasive Treatments
Great dentistry starts with the right tools. From same-day crowns to digital impressions, our technology is designed to make your experience better at every step — less waiting, less guesswork and better results. Explore what we use and how it makes your appointments better.
3D Cone Beam Scanner
Cone beam scanners use a special technology to construct three-dimensional images of dental structures, soft tissues, nerve paths, and bone in a single scan. During cone beam scanning, the C-arm scanner will rotates around your head, taking many images from different angles. These images are put together to form one 3D image. Cone beam scanner images allow for more detailed treatment planning compared to traditional x-rays. Common uses include:
- Planning orthodontic treatment
- Accurately planning and placing dental implants
- Detecting, measuring, and treating jaw tumors
- Determining bone structure and tooth orientation
Ceramic Mill for Same-Day Crowns
With our state-of-the-art CAD/CAM technology, we can design, mill, and place same-day crowns in just one visit. Traditional crowns require multiple appointments, but our in-office system allows us to create high-quality, custom-fitted crowns while you wait. Same-day crowns are crafted from durable ceramic material, providing a natural appearance and long-lasting strength. This convenient and efficient process saves time and eliminates the need for temporary crowns, ensuring a faster and more comfortable dental experience.
iTero Intraoral Scanner
Forget the goopy molds. The iTero intraoral scanner lets us capture a precise 3D map of your teeth in minutes using a small, comfortable wand — no mess, no gagging, no waiting. The digital scan is instantly ready for treatment planning, whether that’s designing a crown, mapping out Invisalign, or simply keeping an accurate record of your smile over time. It’s faster, more comfortable, and more accurate than traditional impressions, so your restorations fit better right from the start.
In-House Pathology with Advanced Microscopy
When a tissue sample or biopsy is needed, having a clinical-grade microscope on-site means faster answers and fewer outside referrals. Our Motic laboratory microscope allows us to examine oral tissue with precision, helping us identify potential concerns — including early signs of oral cancer — quickly and accurately. It’s one more way we go beyond routine dental care to look out for your overall health.In-House 3D Printing with Formlabs
Our Formlabs 3D printer lets us create precise dental appliances right in our office, without the wait of an outside lab. From surgical guides and night guards to partial dentures, orthodontic models, and temporary restorations, we can produce custom-fit devices faster and more accurately than ever before. Every printed piece is washed and cured on-site to meet strict quality standards, so you get a better-fitting result in less time.
...and Much More!
We continue to make more advanced technology available in our office as part of our commitment to provide the best in general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry for our patients in Shelby Township, Clinton Township, Macomb, and beyond. Here are more examples of our cutting-edge offerings.
Ozone Therapy
Our office uses an Ultra Generator to produce O3 sterilizing, or Ozone Therapy. Ozone is a powerful, naturally occurring gas that provides a variety of benefits in our day-to-day lives. In the dental field, ozone therapy involves the use of medical-grade ozone (a form of pure oxygen) to promote a healing response in the body, treating a variety of conditions, including:
- Periodontal disease
- Tooth decay and infection
- Tooth sensitivity
- Canker and cold sores
- Bone infections
Ozone works by removing acid from key areas of your mouth to kill harmful bacteria and neutralize acidic waste. Ozone is a minimally invasive treatment and is very safe for use.
Intraoral Cameras
Our dentists and team use intraoral cameras to more closely examine your teeth. This small, pen-like device can be easily and comfortably maneuvered inside your mouth to capture high-quality color photos of your teeth and gums. This allows our dentists to see angles in your mouth that we would not otherwise be able to see. Intraoral cameras are helpful in diagnosing tooth decay, periodontal disease and tooth damage, and can also be used to follow up after a treatment is completed.
Additionally, intraoral cameras are a great educational tool. The captured images are transmitted instantly to a nearby monitor so that you can see exactly what our dentists see and understand what is happening in your mouth. These photos can also be sent to specialists and insurance companies if needed.
The Wand®
The Wand® is a computer-controlled single tooth anesthesia (STA) system that allows our dentists to provide you with painless Novocain injections. The Wand provides a computer-regulated flow of local anesthetic, which helps you feel more comfortable and gives you a pain-free experience during your treatment. The effect of the anesthetic is immediate, eliminating even the “stinging” sensation associated with injections. The Wand also allows our dentists to focus on a single tooth and avoid numbing a greater area than necessary.
Laser Dentistry
Our office features soft tissue dental lasers. Laser dentistry enables us to provide a variety of treatments more comfortably and more effectively. Our dentists may use laser dentistry to:
- Treat periodontal disease by removing bacteria and infected tissue
- Remove decayed or damaged tooth structure
- Treat cold and canker sores
- Recontour the gum line
Treatments completed with a laser are more comfortable than those performed using traditional methods – you may not even require an anesthetic! Dental lasers also provide more precise treatments, reduce treatment time, minimize the time you spend recovering afterward, and decrease your risk of infection.
Caries Detection
Using advanced caries detection technology, our dentists can diagnose cavities in the earliest stages of development, before it is visible to the naked eye. This allows us to provide treatments before damage becomes extensive, giving you a more conservative treatment that causes less discomfort, is less expensive and which preserves more of your original tooth structure.
Digital Dental X-Rays
McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry is pleased to use digital imaging. Traditional X-rays for dentistry have to be developed in a dark room, but with digital imaging, the image is available on-screen in seconds. Once on the computer, digital images can be saved or printed out. The image can even be sent to another dentist or to a specialist electronically if needed. Our dentists can enhance and enlarge digital images to get a better look at your smile and to show you where any dental problems are. Digital imaging uses less radiation than traditional X-rays. With digital imaging, our dentists can digitally compare current images with old ones using subtraction radiography. Everything that is the same is subtracted out, leaving only an image of what is different. This allows our dentists to spot even the smallest changes in your smile.
Contact Us
Contact us today at (586) 685-0880 to schedule your consultation with Dr. McKinley-Holloway and learn more about how our advanced dental technology has benefitted countless patients in Shelby Township, Macomb, Clinton Township, and beyond!