Recently there has been a thread on the boards concerning the Easy X-Trac System. This allows for minimally traumatic extractions for implant dentistry. Several people have been really impressed with it and have praised it. Dr. Farhad Boltchi, faculty member at cerecdoctors.com, has a series of videos convening minimally traumatic extractions. Here are some photos that show this particular system in use.

First there is a self tapping screw placed into the remaining root structure. Then a tray is filled with impression material to create a counter cushion. The “extractor” is placed on the screw and slowly lifts the tooth from the socket. Once the tooth is loosened, it is “finger” extracted.

To see more, visit the DIGITA LEARNING section of cerecdoctors.com.