Why More Dentists Are Turning to Xpanders™ for Bone-Preserving, Atraumatic Extractions

DALLAS, Texas — ArtCraft Dental announced continued growth in the adoption of Xpanders™, an innovative atraumatic extraction instrument developed by practicing dentist David Fyffe, DDS.

Periotome and luxating-type instruments have long been valued for their ability to sever the periodontal ligament with minimal trauma and they remain effective tools. However, their single-point contact design can make full 360° socket expansion a slow, multi-step process prior to forceps use.

Xpanders™ were engineered to address this limitation. Designed to improve efficiency and predictability during extractions, Xpanders™ utilize a unique double-pronged tip that creates a stable two-point contact between the crest of bone and the neck of the tooth. This unique design allows clinicians to achieve both bucco-lingual and mesio-distal expansion prior to forceps use, helping reduce root tip fractures and improve pre-forceps loosening.

According to Dr. Fyffe, the instrument was created after years of frustration with traditional elevators that often failed to provide adequate movement while preserving bone and minimizing trauma.

“Extractions become significantly faster and easier when you can achieve more movement before forceps are introduced,” said Dr. Fyffe. “Xpanders™ were designed to create controlled, 360° socket expansion while preserving bone.”

Xpanders™ are increasingly used by clinicians seeking more atraumatic extraction techniques and improved surgical efficiency in daily practice.

For more information visit: https://artcraftdental.com/products/xpanders