This video shows how to use the i-CAT FLX for fast and easy low dose CBCT capturing. Then, I will show how to extract your 2D pan and ceph from that 3D volume. It's a very easy workflow for any dental professional to use, especially for orthodontics.
No time to watch? Get the recap below:
Orthodontists, general practitioners (GPs), and oral surgeons alike are using the i-CAT FLX to streamline cephalometric and panoramic workflows. The highlight? The Quick Scan+ mode, which delivers usable macro-level diagnostic data with just 11 μSv
This is a huge advantage for orthodontic applications, where macro anatomy and alignment are often more important than high-resolution slices. It’s especially helpful for initial consultations, patient education, and planning.
In the video, I demonstrated how practices are using the QuickScan+ protocol to get diagnostic-quality scans at microdose levels, while simplifying export for panoramic and cephalometric imaging.
The scan used in this demo is Quick Scan+, the lowest radiation dose (11μSv
Key Takeaway:
Quick Scan+ offers enough clarity for many clinical tasks, with a significantly lower radiation dose—ideal for pediatric and repeat imaging situations.
To appreciate the safety and efficiency of the i-CAT FLX, consider this:
Quick Scan+ (16×13 FOV): ~11 μSv
2D PAN-only machines: ~10–20 μSv per scan
2D Cephs: ~4–8 μSv
By taking one scan in 4.8 seconds (instead of two separate 2D exposures for PAN and Ceph), you dramatically reduce radiation exposure and patient time in the chair.
Efficiency + Safety:
Fewer exposures, faster scans, and a more seamless patient experience.
With the scan complete, you now have a powerful tool for patient communication and treatment planning:
3D View Modes: Toggle between bone X-ray and full-color renderings to better visualize roots, sinus walls, and craniofacial structures.
Threshold Adjustment: Customize density visibility to highlight hard or soft tissues.
3D Inspection: Scroll through slices within the 3D model to show parents or patients root positioning, airway dimensions, or anomalies.
Pro Tip: Using the “Bone X-ray” mode helps highlight root orientation and relationships without soft tissue visual noise.
Image below: 3D Inspection, slice through your CBCT.
For diagnostic review, the i-CAT FLX gives you clean, scrollable slices in three planes:
Coronal: Evaluate inter-root distances, impacted teeth, sinus borders.
Sagittal: Assess airway volume, sinus morphology, and skeletal relationships.
Axial: Analyze cross-sections of mandible, impacted canines, or molar roots.
Bonus: Adjusting contrast lets you fine-tune clarity. For instance, lowering contrast improves sinus detail—a subtle trick for evaluating ethmoid or maxillary sinuses.
Here’s where the i-CAT FLX shines—fast, intuitive workflows for orthodontic records.
Navigate to 3D Panoramic view.
Adjust brightness/contrast if needed.
Right-click → Export Filtered Image → JPEG
Save to your designated folder (e.g., “i-CAT Images”).
Click SE to generate the ceph automatically.
Again, adjust image settings as desired.
Right-click → Export Filtered Image → JPEG
Rename and save.
Output Ready:
Both images can be immediately imported into practice management or imaging software.
With ultra-fast capture, microdose radiation, and seamless integration into imaging or case management software, the i-CAT FLX is a natural fit for orthodontists, general dentists, and surgeons looking to improve diagnostic imaging without unnecessary exposure to patients or technicians.
It’s no surprise the i-CAT FLX has become a go-to 3D imaging solution for modern digital practices.
Want to learn how the i-CAT FLX fits into your workflow?
Contact Voxel Dental for a demo, pricing, and personalized guidance on integrating CBCT with your ortho, implant, or airway diagnostics.
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