This isn’t your typical ortho case

It turned out that Natalie’s case involved a tricky, transmigratory impacted canine in the mandibular jaw. Utilizing the data from an i-CAT scan, a clear path was discovered to bring that tooth into place.

“It would have been easier to just remove that tooth, but with i-CAT 3-D technology, we were able to design a treatment plan to save her canine,” said Dr. Carlson, based in Mill Valley, Calif.

“It was amazing,” said Natalie’s mother, Laura. “These guys were just wonderful. Being able to see exactly what was going on with the i-CAT was so reassuring, and it made a huge difference.”

Natalie and Dr. Carlson’s story is just one you might hear or read in the “Their Story” i-CAT campaign. This growing collection of stories illustrates how doctors are using i-CAT imaging to help better patients’ lives every day.

“We are very happy to host Dr. Carlson and Natalie and eager for clinicians to visit with them and discuss their inspiring story at our booth,” said Jessica Kachmar, marketing manager for i-CAT. “The success of that treatment entailed much hard work and knowledge from Dr. Carlson, effort and energy from Natalie and quality 3-D cone beam scans from i-CAT.”

In addition to saving Natalie’s canines, the i-CAT booth has also set its sight on some other canines in need of saving.

Here at the AAO, i-CAT has partnered with the Milo Foundation, an established 501(c)(3) nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter in Northern California. Its mission is to provide education, adoption services and sanctuary for animals. John Fonseca, outreach coordinator for the Milo Foundation will be at the booth today, and attendees can get their photos taken with some cute and cuddly puppies.

“We are also appreciative of the humanitarian work done for needy animals by The Milo Foundation, and i-CAT will be donating to this worthy cause,” Kachmar said.