I-CAT Cone Beam 3D Imaging

Next Generation i-CAT:  the Best in Cone Beam 3D Imaging and the Standard of Care for Implant Placement

In-office, state-of-the-art three-dimensional imaging is quick, convenient, and now available at DC Smiles- NOVA Maxillofacial and Dental Imaging Center.

DC Smiles is proud to offer in-office imaging and the advantages it provides for both doctor and patient. i-CAT cone beam 3-D dental imaging and software has revolutionized dentistry and enables more accurate and faster dental implant surgery. Case studies have shown that the i-CAT Cone Beam 3D Imaging System, which can produce immediate three-dimensional images of oral anatomy in under 30 seconds, is better than traditional radiography at helping doctors make diagnoses . Patients presenting chornic problems that might have gone untreated based on the results of regular X-rays have experienced relief because of a diagnosis completed with i-CAT. What's more, the 3D data produced by i-CAT can be used for implant planning, third molar extractions, impactions, TMJ analysis, supernumeraries, airway assessments, panoramic, and cephalometrics (orthodontics).

In fact, 3D imaging allows Dr. Singer to "virtually" place dental implants. This technology removes the guesswork by producing more accurate images than traditional radiography, as recent case studies have proven, and results in better success rates for dental implants. The implant restorations can be prepared in advance, allowing Dr. Singer to plan treatment and take into account the anatomical scene as well as the esthetic outcome. The benefits:

• Cone Beam 3-D Dental Imaging, provides high-definition, digital imaging with low radiation and a typical scan time of only 8.5 seconds. The i-CAT's computer-controlled software delivers quick and easy reconstruction of critical anatomical information, usually in under 30 seconds.
• The i-CAT exceeds the capabilities of traditional radiography, providing Dr. Singer with better and more comprehensive anatomical information on bone and pathology prior to surgery, resulting in less trauma, less time in the dental chair, and predictable surgical outcomes.
• The anatomically accurate i-CAT images also allow Dr. Singer to have surgical guides fabricated. These guides are made of resin and metal and are set on the jaw to guide the doctor in placing dental implants. The i-CAT’s superior images allow for optimal treatment planning and success.
• With i-Cat technology, you and the doctor can view images chairside in a format you can understand. You and Dr. Singer can discuss the images and treatment plan right away.

Anatomage

Once your cone beam scan is complete, Dr. Singer use Anatomage to create volume imaging for a more accurate diagnosis. What does this mean? Very simply, with the click of a button, the Anatomage software allows Dr. Singer to view hard tissue transparency, detail bone profile, as well as airway and skin profiles. This effective visual rendering provides Dr. Singer with better results than traditional radiography, without any of the distortions, like elongation or foreshortening, common to regular X-rays. This means Dr. Singer spends less time deciphering images and more time identifying problems and developing appropriate treatments.

Call our conveniently located Washington, DC, or Old Town Alexandria, VA, dental office today to schedule a comprehensive consultation or second opinion visit. Dr. Singer will assess your current level of oral health, discuss your goals for your smile, and recommend a unique and practical treatment plan specifically for you. Outside of Washington, DC, and Alexandria, VA, we serve Arlington, Fairfax, Springfield, Burke, and surrounding areas.