Open AccessThe biomechanics of Kansal Separator: A ′2 in 1′ self-secured orthodontic spring separator
Author(s) -
Aman Kumar,
Sudhanshu Kansal,
Thareja,
Gurkeerat Singh,
Prasoon Kumar
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of orthodontic science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.298
H-Index - 4
eISSN - 2278-1897
pISSN - 2278-0203
DOI - 10.4103/2278-0203.127552
Subject(s) - separator (oil production) , dentistry , computer science , orthodontics , materials science , medicine , physics , thermodynamics
An important stage at the very beginning of orthodontic therapy is the separation of teeth where space is created for banding of the molars. A dislodged separator may create problems if ingested or it may get wedged between the adjacent teeth causing acute localized periodontitis. In order to overcome these shortcomings of conventional separators, the Kansal Separator was conceptualized. This separator has been designed as a single device that acts simultaneously on both mesial and distal aspects of tooth, causing adequate separation. In addition to separator's independent 2 in 1 action, the self-locking connecting bar prevents the premature dislodgement of the separator.