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Praised by owners, esteemed educational organizations and the dental community at large, i-CAT® technology is widely regarded as the cone beam industry standard. Voted Best Cone Beam CT Scanner four years in a row.
Here you'll find articles and reviews on Cone Beam 3D imaging and the benefits of i-CAT.
Do It Once and Do It Right
Dr. Justin Moody shares his insights about how 3-D imaging technology helps with the placement of implants and orthodontic planning, making results for him and his orthodontic colleague even more predictable.
Implant Placement Aided by CBCT
Dr. John Russo illustrates how CBCT facilitated decisions for bone grafting and implant placement.
A Slice of Everyday Life
In his article Dr. Jim L. Caskey, Orthodontist talks about the every day benefits of Cone Beam CT and i-CAT.
Advances in orthodontic technology make for faster, more comfortable treatment
In his article on advances in orthodontic technology, Dr. John Graham notes that CBCT provides a clearer picture of anatomy while exposing the patient to much less radiation than even a full series of dental X-rays.
The Light in the Attic
Dr. Quintero illustrates how a potentially disasterous scenario was averted and orthodontic treatment was completed more safely and predictably with i-CAT 3-D imaging.
Technology and the Esthetic Outcome for Implants
CBCT imaging allows Dr. Justin Moody to more precisely create the ideal underlying structure for implants while fulfilling his responsibilty for ALARA.
Cone beam scans detect dental anomalies before orthodontic treatment
Dr. Appel recounts how his i-CAT scan had life-altering results for a 12-year old boy with a partially erupted upper left premolar.
Small Town, Big Technology
Dr. Justin Moody discusses how 3-D technology has improved his standard of care for implant cases and has become a valuable tool in this orthodontic colleague's treatment planning.
i-CAT Impressive Flexibility in Imaging
The i-CAT offers many options in CBCT scans--in size, time, dimension, viewing options, and emitted radiation dose settings--to help dentists approach innovative procedures with confidence.
Staking your claim for CBCT scans
Dr. Terry Myers interviews certified professional insurance coder, Kim Innocent to discover how proper coding for reimbursement will make 3-D imaging and the best care possible available to more patients.
CBCT - A Clear Perspective on Implant Options
Dr. Joel Rosenlicht shows how his i-CAT provides better visualization, a clearer perspective on his options, and the ability to achieve desired results more easily and less stressfully.
CBCT-assisted Treatment of the Failing Long-Span Bridge with Staged and Immediate Load Implant Restoration
Dr. Scott Ganz explains why he recommends an assessment with 3-D radiography to properly assess the patient's anatomy and to make educated decisions regarding treatment.
i-CAT System-the Leader in Image Flexibility
The i-CAT, with its capability for both 2-D and 3-D imaging, combines function and flexibility to improve workflow and diagnostics for a wide variety of procedures.
Complete Imaging Solution for the Orthodontic Practice
For orthodontists, 3-D imaging with i-CAT delivers accurate information, faster planning, and more predictable treatment results.
CBCT and implants: a career-altering experience
Dr. Steven Guttenberg discusses the "career altering" details of his investment in an i-CAT for complete evaluation of dental implant sites.
Cone-beam computed tomography and the orthosurgical management of impacted teeth
The authors describe the benefits of using CBCT to obtain detailed information such as distinguishing and defining the extent and depth of root resorption, and delineating the orientation of unerupted and root apex location.
Practical applications of cone-beam computed tomography in orthodontics
This article focuses on practical applications of CBCT that emphasize its importance in comprehensive orthodontic care such as dental development, limits of tooth movement, airway assessment, craniofacial morphology and superimposition.
The role of cone-beam computed tomography in the planning and placement of implants
The article discusses virtual treatment planning using CBCT data, its accuracy for planning, improved coordination and communication of a multidisciplinary team, capabilites to offer multiple treatment scenarios, and ability to create surgical guides for optimum treatment.
Operational Principles for Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
Dr. David C. Hatcher explores CBCT imaging protocols, image quality, and radiation dosage to answer clinical questions while maintaining an acceptable radiation dose and cost.
Three-dimensional imaging touches all aspects of dentistry
Drs. Steven Guttenberg and John Flucke discuss how CBCT technology is redefining dental outcomes in implants, bone grafting, oral surgery, orthodontics, and endodontics.
3-D Imaging - The Inside View
A guest editorial by Dr. Steven Guttenberg points to the use of preoperative 3-D radiography as a valuable source of information for planning and implementation of more precise implant procedures.
