Clinical Evaluation of Self-Secured Spring Separator
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Introductin: To examine two types of orthodontic separators, focusing on the separating effect, loss of separators and patients’ perception of pain and discomfort. Materials and Methods: The separators tested were Kansal separators and elastomeric separators. Thirty patients participated, and all were scheduled for treatment with a fixed orthodontic appliance. Two Kansal and 4 elastomeric separator were placed alternately in the left or the right quadrant. After a separation period of 5 days, the amount of separation was measured with a leaf gauge. Discomfort evaluated with questionnaires. Results: The mean separation was 0.33 mm for the springtype and 0.47 mm for the elastomeric separators (P <.05). The Kansal were considered less painful than the elastomerics, but the difference was not statistically significant. Loss of separator was less with Kansal separators. Conclusions: The separation effect of the two separators was considered clinically equivalent and since pain of moderate intensity occurs during the separation period.
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Chandrakant Bangar, Snehal Wagh, K. Krishna Murthy, Sameer Parhad
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