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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 six years in a row.

Here you'll find articles and reviews on Cone Beam 3D imaging and the benefits of i-CAT.

 

Dr. Juan-Carlos Quintero - Aligned with excellence

Dr. Quintero describes his orthodontic practice, his accomplishments, and how his team has an unparalleled commitment to excellence and constant improvement.

03/2012 Orthodontic Practice

 

A Protocol for Creating Images from CBVI for the Practicing Orthodontist, Part I

Dr. Dan German writes about CBCT in the orthodontic practice and how crucial it is to the diagnosis and treatment of his patients.

03/2013 Orthotown

 

New CBCT Products Address Scatter, Dosage Issues

Two cone-beam CT (CBCT) products from i-CAT and GENDEX introduced at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting are addressing two critical issues in CBCT imaging: radiation reduction and image optimization.

03/2013 Dr. Bicuspid

 

The ‘Art of Imaging’ Lights Up the Night

DEXIS, i-CAT and Henry Schein Dental hosted “The Art of Imaging” at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting where they debut DEXIS® Imaging Suite, DEXIS go® iPad® app and the i-CAT® FLX.

02/2012 Dental Tribune Daily

 

DEXIS, i-CAT Showcase the ‘Art of Imaging’

DEXIS and i-CAT debut new products at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting.

02/2012 Dental Tribune Daily

 

Imaging Sciences International Debuts the New i-CAT FLX

The new cone-beam 3-D system, i-CAT FLX, optimizes clinical control, ease of use and fast workflow.

02/2012 Ortho Tribune Daily

 

10 Great New Dental Products I Saw at the 2013 Chicago Midwinter Meeting

Kevin Henry, Managing Editor, Dental Economics, discusses 10 great dental products that grabbed his attention at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting, including the i-CAT FLX.

02/2013 Dentistry iQ

 

Exclusive Tx STUDIO™ Software for i-CAT® Debuts New Version

Dentists will now discover even more treatment planning possibilities with the latest version of Tx STUDIO™ 3D software for i-CAT systems.

01/2013 HSD Sidekick

 

Dr. Markzar, Beverly Hills Dental Implants Dentist, Uses i-CAT Technology to Create Comprehensive Treatment Plans

Dr. Markzar is proud to announce that he uses i-CAT Technology to help create custom treatment plans for patients.

01/2013 NASDAQ OMX


Six Year Townie Choice Winner

i-CAT voted as the Best X-Ray Equipment: Conebeam CT Scanner

12/2012 Dentaltown

 
Information and Inspiration on 3D Imaging

Dr. Steven A. Guttenberg sums up the many valuable aspects of i-CAT® scans and Tx STUDIO™ throughout the implant process.

11/2012 Implant Practice

 

Congress on 3-D Imaging Features New Opportunities for Diagnosis, Implementation

i-CAT hosts the 6th International Congress on 3D Dental Imaging, where doctors learn a range of topics relating to 3D and how essential it is to the dental industry today.

11/2012 Implant Tribune

 

CBCT in the Mixed Dentition: A Crystal Ball

Dr. Juan-Carlos Quintero explores the optimal management of common developmental problems in the mixed dentition.

10/2012 Orthodontic Practice

 

Adding Balance to a Child's Life

Dr. Bradford Edgrene discusses how CBCT was crucial to diagnosing and treating a patient with a “crooked smile.”

09/2012 Orthotown

 

Six Reasons for Choosing an i-CAT

Sidekick identifies the top reasons for choosing an i-CAT — the many implant and orthodontic uses, TMJ, airway and sleep study uses, compatibility with other software applications, low radiation exposure, and the fact that “i-CAT” is a name you can trust. 

09/2012 HSD Sidekick

 
Advancing 3D Orthodontic Treatments

To mark the 20th anniversary of Imaging Sciences serving the 3D dental industry, the i-CAT team graces the cover of this issue of orthotown magazine. Read the discussion with the editor on the benefits of 3D imaging and how Imaging Sciences stays at the top of the industry for 20 years and beyond.

09/2012 Orthotown

 

Imaging Sciences International Talks i-CAT Cone Beam 3D Imaging Systems

Imaging Sciences International discusses its 20 year anniversary in digital imaging systems.

08/2012 Dental Products Report

 

Digital Imaging Rocks the Rocky Mountains

Dr. Justin Moody discusses  the benefits of using CBCT over “traditional x-ray “machines. He states, “In my implant centers, having the right software to plan as precisely as possible prior to these procedures makes a difference.”

08/2012 HSD Sidekick 

 

Understanding CBCT Dosimetry

Dr. Sean K. Carlson presents the facts about radiation exposure as it relates to CBCT scans and everyday living.

07/2012 Orthodontic Practice

 

10 Questions

“We listen and respond to what dentists need to preform dentistry more confidently, precisely, and efficiently” says Mark Hillebrandt, the Business Unit Director of Imaging Sciences International (i-CAT), as he answers questions with the editors at Dental Product Report magazine about what is next in Digital Dentistry and i-CAT.

05/2012 Dental Products Report

 

Designing Your New Office: Using CBCT to Enhance Your Practice's Image

Dr. Mark Tholen states that a person can assess an environment within 30 seconds; therefore, your office should be modern and include the latest technology, such as CBCT. 

04/2012 HSD Sidekick

 

A World With A New Dimension

Dr. Martin F. Van Vliet discusses the benefits of CBCT and how it has changed the way he evaluates and treats his orthodontic patients.

04/2012 HDS Sidekick

 

Cone Beam's Role in the Rising Demand for Implants

Over the next five years, it is estimated that dental implants will grow by 9%, and with that the need for CBCT which provides precise details for accurate implant diagnosis and treatment planning.

01/2012 cone beam CE

 

The Wisdom of Using CBCT With Hidden Molars

Dr. Jeff Sessions discusses a patient with a third molar that was interfering with eruption, which was only visible through 3D scans captured on his i-CAT.

12/2011 Orthotown

 

The 5th International Congress on 3D Dental Imaging

An exciting overview of the International Congress on 3D Dental Imaging, a forum for leaders in dental education to share their experience and expertise with all attendees.

10/2011 Orthotown

 

Precision in 3D

Dr. Justin Moody talks about the benefits of using detailed data from cone beam 3D imaging to better diagnosis his patients.

10/2011 Dentaltown

 

Unlocking Airway, TMJ and Growth With CBCT as the Key

Dr. Juan-Carlos Quintero finds answers to his patient's snoring, mouth breathing, teeth grinding, and sinus infections through the help of CBCT.

09/2011 Orthotown

 

"Precise-ly" What Dental Practices Need

Imaging Sciences has a reputation for knowing precisely what dentists need to improve clinical control and workflow.

09/2011 HDS Sidekick

 

Education, Not Just Educated Guesses

Dr. Justin Moody discusses that knowing how to efficiently use the technological advantages available today is key to building momentum in a practice.

08/2011 Dental Economics

 

Imaging Sciences International

A corporate profile on Imaging Sciences highlights the company's accomplishments, such as being a global leader, excellence in service and education, setting the industry standard, and dedication to advancing dental treatment.

08/2011 Dental Products Report

 

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.

06/2011 Dental Economics

 

Implant Placement Aided by CBCT

Dr. John Russo illustrates how CBCT facilitated decisions for bone grafting and implant placement.

06/2011 Implant Practice

 

A Slice of Everyday Life

Dr. Jim L. Caskey, Orthodontist talks about the every day benefits of Cone Beam CT and i-CAT.

06/2011 HSD Sidekick

 

Advances in Orthodontic Technology Make for Faster, More Comfortable Treatment

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.

06/2011 DentistryiQ

 

The Light in the Attic

Dr. Quintero illustrates how a potentially disastrous scenario was averted and orthodontic treatment was completed more safely and predictably with i-CAT 3-D imaging.

05/2011 Ortho Tribune

 

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.

03/2011 Dental Economics

 

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.

01/2011 Orthodontic Practice


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.

01/2011 Dental Economics

 

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.

Q1/2011 HSD Sidekick

 

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.

10/2010 Dental Economics

 

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.

Q4/2010 HSD Sidekick

 

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.

10/2010 Dentaltown

 

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.

10/2010 Dentalaegis

 

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.

09/2010 Orthotown

 

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.

09/2010 Dental Tribune

 

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.

09/2010 Jada

 

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.

09/2010 Jada

 

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.

09/2010 Jada

 

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.

09/2010 Jada

 

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.

09/2010 Dental Town

 

Imaging Sciences International

Implant Practice writes a corporate profile on Imaging Sciences International - a company of innovation, quality, service and leadership in 3D dental imaging.

07/2010 Implant Practice

 

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.

05/2010 Implant Practice