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The i-expander is a simple, removable device that can be used for steady transverse expansion of either arch and overcomes a lot of design problems that traditional removable expanders incur. It is made from high strength, pressure-formed polycarbonate and comes standard with a surgical grade stainless steel expansion screw (titanium screw optional). The i-expander utilises a clasp-less design as the polycarbonate shell covers the posterior teeth, just over the gingival margin, giving the appliance superior retention in the mouth and making it very comfortable for the patient. This covering of the teeth and also lingual areas of the anterior teeth stops super eruption of the arch and of the opposing arch.

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Beyond C&B: What else can you do with your intraoral scanner?
Digital appliances
30 Sep 2016 | High Tech Dentistry
Intra oral scanners have now evolved to a point where they can be used routinely in the dental surgery for everyday restorative work like crowns and bridges, inlays onlays and veneers. The accuracy and functionality is now at the level required to replace traditional impression techniques for most indications. At Fabdent, my own dental laboratory,...
Pre aligner treatment with the i-expander™
i-expander
31 Jan 2016 | Clinical Excellence
When creating space as a precursor to orthodontic treatment with clear aligners, you typically have 3 options: Extraction; Inter proximal Reduction (IPR); and Expansion. Extraction is the most invasive and hence least favoured option by both patient and clinician; IPR is usually acceptable in small doses in the right circumstances but still re...
New i-expander: Simple expansion for pre aligner therapy
i-expander
31 Mar 2015 | Spectrum
When diagnosing patients for minor orthodontic treatment, especially aligner therapy, one often finds "crowding" to be an issue and the ability to "create space" as a solution can be challenging. The three common methods to create space are: Expansion; Inter-Proximal Reduction (IPR); or Extraction. All three have their place but nowadays, e...
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