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pect of the i-CAT brand is the emphasis on control over radiation dose. The i-CAT FLX offers step-by- step guidance for selecting the appropriate scan for each patient at the lowest acceptable radiation dose, as well as full dentition 3-D imaging at a dose comparable to a 2-D panoramic X-ray with QuickScan+.2 Dr Randolph Resnik said that the lowered radiation is a valuable aspect of the i-CAT system. He notes: ‘The i-CAT scanners produce un- paralleled images which are so crucial in the treat- ment planning for dental implants. Additionally, the flexibility of these units allows the clinician to collimate and select various fields-of-view, thus drastically reducing the radiation exposure to the patient’. Having experienced the inherent differences in 2-D and 3-D planning, Dr John Russo, concludes, ‘3-D imaging provides safety for my patients and confidence that I am formulating a good diagno- sis before developing a surgical treatment plan’. In the Internet age, where more patients can learn about implants as a treatment option, 3-D imag- ing can help to guide clinicians from plan to scan totreatincreasingsurgicalpredictabilityandfacil- itating precise implant placement – with low radi- ation dose. Cone beam 3-D imaging continues to revolutionize 3-D dental and maxillofacial radiog- raphy._ _References 1.The Wall Street Journal. Dental Implants and Prosthetics Market (Implants, Crowns and Bridges, Dentures,Abutments) Current Trends, Opportunities and Global Forecasts To 2018. MarketWatch, May 13, 2014. http://www.marketwatch.com/ story/dental-implants-prosthetics-market-implants-crowns- bridges-dentures-abutments-current-trends-opportunities- global-forecasts-to-2018-2014-05-13.AccessedAugust 12, 2014. 2.Ludlow JB,Walker C.Assessment of phantom dosimetry and imagequalityofi-CATFLXcone-beamcomputedtomography. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2013;144(6):802–817. Images courtesy of i-CAT. Imaging Sciences International 1910 North Penn Road Hatfield,PA 19440 USA www.i-cat.com cone beam_contact I industry news _ i-CAT 40 I cone beam1_2015