VOLUME 2 , ISSUE 1 ( Vol. 2, 2014 ) > List of Articles
Arthur Wilcock, Sudhanshu Kansal, Gurkeerat Singh, Pradeep Raghav, Piush Kumar, Arun Kumar
Keywords : Kansal Separator, Molar Separation
Citation Information : Wilcock A, Kansal S, Singh G, Raghav P, Kumar P, Kumar A. The Kansal Separator: In Search of “A Better Mouse Trap”. Arch Craniofac Sci 2014; 2 (1):100-103.
DOI: 10.5005/ACOFS-11029-02103
License: CC BY-NC 4.0
Published Online: 30-05-2014
Copyright Statement: Copyright © 2014; BPH.
Separation of teeth for the purpose of banding is a common orthodontic procedure. A variety of separators are available in the market all with their different advantages and disadvantages. Kansal separator has prove to be an invaluable aid in achieving the separation of teeth with a minimal inherent disadvantage. The authors now describe the separator and the possible adjustments in the spring assembly to enhance its usage in clinical scenario. Also explained is the placement and removal of the Kansal separator.