Cadent, the leading provider of 3-D digital solutions for the orthodontic and dental industries, today celebrates the 10th anniversary of the introduction of OrthoCAD iCast™ digital study models. iCast broke new ground through the electronic storage and retrieval of cases, enabling practitioners to visualize cases electronically without the need to create and store plaster models. The first case was submitted by Dr. John Martin of Augusta, Ga. on August 16, 1999.
“The hassles associated with creating and storing plaster casts make it very difficult to share treatment goals and progress with patients,” said Dr. Martin, who continues to be an active OrthoCAD customer. “Digital study models not only save time and money, but also serve as a vital tool in evaluating pre-treatment and post-treatment cases. iCast, which is standard of care at my practices, has significantly increased office efficiencies and improved workflow.”
“With more than 1.7 million cases processed and 1,800-plus customers, OrthoCAD iCast is the unquestioned world leader in orthodontic digital modeling. Our commitment to continuously improve upon iCast’s functionality has led to a growing number of new features and benefits,” said Timothy Mack, chief operating officer of Cadent. “For example, recent upgrades ensure extensive compatibility with nearly all management and imaging software programs, state-of-the-art diagnostics not found on other digital study models, enhanced jaw alignment tool with more options to make occlusion adjustments and a computerized discrepancy index updated to new American Board of Orthodontics specifications.”
OrthoCAD iCast enables orthodontists to assess case complexity on pre-treatment digital models and review clinical treatment results instantly through multiple sites, saving time. With iCast, a digital file copy of all data and measurements for future reference is created and saved at Cadent’s service center for a period of 14 years, ensuring that data is backed up. As part of the certification process, the American Board of Orthodontists now accepts digital study models submitted by orthodontists in lieu of pre-treatment hard casts. In addition, the OrthoCAD iQ™ system allows orthodontists to go beyond study models to simulate treatment strategies and select and execute the most appropriate treatment plan that includes more optimal positioning of orthodontic brackets. OrthoCAD iQ services reduce the treatment time and number of patient visits by an average of 25 percent, benefiting patients and orthodontists alike.