Hatfield, Pa.—Imaging Sciences International today announced that Joel L. Rosenlicht, D.M.D. is the first oral and maxillofacial surgeon in the Manchester, Connecticut area to implement Imaging Sciences’ advanced 3-D imaging technology. The i-CAT™ gives dentists and specialists the most complete information on the anatomy of a patient’s mouth, face, and jaw areas, which leads to the most accurate treatment and predictable outcomes for dental surgical procedures. Now, patients who visit the Connecticut Craniofacial Imaging LLC will benefit from having the most advanced 3-D dental imaging technology: Imaging Sciences’ i-CAT™. Dr. Rosenlicht is now using Imaging Sciences’ i-CAT™ as part of his full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, including fractures; tumors; treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders; implant and implant related reconstructive surgery; and any congenital deformities requiring orthognathic surgery.
Dr. Rosenlicht also directs implant-training and bone grafting seminars throughout the year at the Connecticut Craniofacial Imaging LLC, with courses specializing in topics such as bone biology and graft healing, ridge preservation, and sinus lifts. The two and a half day courses consist of lectures and live surgeries, which utilize the i-CAT’s advanced 3-D imaging to aid in developing skills for comprehensive treatment planning. His associate, Ryaz Ansari, D.D.S., consulting Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, specializes in temporomandibular joint and cosmetic surgery and assists Dr. Rosenlicht in his practice. They are supported by a qualified staff of professionals, including Deborah Lee, Certified Dental Assistant, Doreen Candee, Registered Dental Hygienist, and Lisa Harrison, Administrator, all trained and certified by Imaging Sciences International.
“Simply put, the i-CAT™ dramatically advances patient care,” says Dr. Joel Rosenlicht of the Rosenlicht Oral Surgery Center and the Connecticut Craniofacial Imaging LLC, in Manchester, Connecticut. “The fast scan time lets surgeons perform a diagnostic evaluation that is quick and thorough, allowing us to more clearly identify our patients’ needs while exposing them to a significantly lower radiation dose compared to traditional CT scans. I think it will be a standard of care for diagnostic treatment because it identifies patients’ needs so clearly. It’s an extraordinary machine.”
The comprehensive 3-D images produced by Imaging Sciences’ i-CAT™ are also a valuable tool to patients considering elective procedures. “It’s especially helpful when you’re trying to show patients the value of a procedure,” Dr. Rosenlicht says. “The scans reveal detailed information that’s crucial for treating craniofacial deformities and implant procedures.
This makes the i-CAT™ very applicable for many of the patients we see seeking these types of treatments. The immediate three-dimensional reconstruction allows us to share a visual diagnosis with the patient so they can better understand their treatment options. Only the i-AT™ speeds this type of doctor/patient communication, because it produces the images in the office, in just minutes.”
In addition, local specialists including endodontists, periodontists, and orthodontists are now sending their patients to the Connecticut Craniofacial Imaging LLC for i-CAT scans when trying to isolate the cause of a painful tooth or for detailed images of critical anatomy necessary for determining appropriate treatment plans. That’s because the i-CAT images reveal problems much earlier, when they can’t be seen using conventional X-ray films or 2-D imaging.
“To see Dr. Rosenlicht utilizing the advanced, 3-D imaging that benefits both his patients and his practice is extremely gratifying. We’re excited he is now using our i-CAT™ system to enhance the way he sees patients,” says Chris Scharff, Vice President of Sales, Imaging Sciences. “The i-CAT™ provides his practice with more accurate anatomical information than he could possibly capture with film or traditional scans, without having to inconvenience patients by sending them out to a hospital for CT scans. He can increase patient comfort by sharing the 3-D digital images with them to explain their diagnosis, treatment, and expected outcome, in one convenient visit. No other in-office X-ray imaging system comes close to the i-CAT™.”
The easy to use i-CAT™ is a Cone Beam 3-D Imaging System that produces more thorough three-dimensional views of all oral and maxillofacial structures to enhance diagnosis and treatment planning. Patients remain seated in an ‘open environment scan’, which increases patient comfort, and captures the natural orientation of anatomy. The data is transferred to a computer, typically within one minute, and displayed on an intuitive 3-D mapping tool that allows doctors and technicians to easily format and select desired ‘slices’ for immediate viewing. Requiring under 60 square feet of office space, the i-CAT™ creates 3-D images at reduced cost and with less radiation than traditional Fan Beam Computed Tomography systems.
For more information on Rosenlicht Oral Surgery Center www.rosenlicht.com and Connecticut Craniofacial Imaging please contact Lisa Harrison at 860-649-2272. For more information on Imaging Sciences’ i-CAT, please contact Chris Scharff at 800-205-3570. All media inquiries please contact Michelle Jackson at 610-642-8253.