i-CAT

Why Cone Beam Technology?

Cone Beam 3-D images provide high-definition, three-dimensional, digital data, and precise anatomical information of all oral and maxillofacial structures.

• With less radiation then conventional Medical CT.
• In a comfortable "open" environment.

Why i-CAT?

The i-CAT enhances the way your oral and maxillofacial surgeons can visualize you.

Surgical Predictability – The i-CAT gives your surgeon your complete anatomical information on bone and pathology prior to surgery which results in less trauma and predictable surgical outcomes.

Navigational Predictability – The anatomically accurate i-CAT images allow your surgeon to successfully create surgical plans and surgical guides prior to your surgery. "Virtual surgery" can be performed prior to your actual surgical procedure.

Distortion-Free Measurements – The i-CAT produces anatomically accurate 3-D images used to create precise treatment plans leading to the most accurate treatment plans and successful surgical procedures.

Convenience – The i-CAT takes 8.9 second open environment scans and, within minutes, the data is transferred to the workstation computer for your surgeon to begin diagnosis and treatment planning.

Patient Education – The i-CAT offers you the ability to see images of yourself in an understandable three-dimensional fashion. This gives you and your surgeon the ability to discuss your problems so that you can make educated decisions about your treatment.

i-CAT Benefits

• Superior image quality
• Distortion-free measurements
• Surgical predictability
• Saves surgery time/reduce costs
• Produces anatomically accurate 3-D images used to create precise treatment plans leading to the most accurate surgical procedures
• Considerably less patient radiation – ½ of a full mouth series, 4 or 5 x a Pan. 35-136 uSv

i-CAT Benefits for the Patient

• The i-CAT offers the highest level of surgical predictability resulting in successful surgical outcomes for patients.
• Over ten times less radiation compared to a medical CT.
• A quick and easy 8.9 second scan producing the most anatomically accurate 3-D images of the mouth, face, and jaw.
• An open environment scan increasing the patient’s comfort level
• Lower cost than a medical CT
• Reduces surgery time
• The i-CAT is available to you in our center to avoid hospital visits and multiple appointments
• Within minutes of the i-CAT scan, we are able to offer you an immediate virtual diagnosis and treatment plan – all in one visit.
• Dr. Emery can easily share the 3-D data with your general practitioner