Export CBCT from ICAT

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Overview: This article provides instructions for exporting and preparing DICOM files from ICAT and ICAT Classic CBCT software for upload to the Dandy portal. Following these steps ensures the scan data is at the correct resolution for implant surgery planning.

ICAT Classic

Create a Destination Folder

  1. Right-click on an empty space on the computer desktop.

  2. Select New, then select Folder.

  3. Type the patient's name to rename the folder and press Enter on the keyboard.

Export DICOM Files from ICAT Classic

  1. Open the patient database in the ICAT Classic software.

  2. Select the patient's name and click the most recent CBCT scan.

  3. Click Export.

  4. In the export pop-up window, locate the Export Type field.

  5. Ensure the selection is set to DICOM 3 (Multi-file).

  6. Select the patient folder created on the desktop.

  7. Click Open, then click Export.

Compress and Upload the Patient Folder

Before uploading to Dandy, the folder must be compressed (zipped) to ensure all data remains intact during the transfer.

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