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ACHIEVEMENTS l Received Prestigious grant under Technopreneur Promotion Programme (TePP) which is initiated by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Government of India.

l Selected as Top-50 innovations in India by DST-Lockheed Martin India-2012. The innovation was selected by a distinguished panelist from the Department of Science & Technology, India; IC Institute, the University of Texas, USA; Lockheed Martin, USA; IUSSTF, USA ; & FICCI, India.

Publications

1. Wilcock A, Kansal S, Singh G, Raghav P, Kumar P, Kumar A.The Kansal Separator: In Search of “A Better Mouse Trap”Arch CranOroFac Sc 2014;2(1):100-103.

2. Kansal S, Singh G, Kumar P, Kire K. A self-secured orthodontic spring separator. J Clin Orthod 2012;46(20):747-748.

3. Singh G. Separators in Dentistry. Oral Hyg Health 2013;1:e103. doi: 10.4172/2332-0702.1000e103.

4. Kumar A, Kansal S, Thareja V, Singh G, Kumar P. The biomechanics of Kansal separator: A ‘two in one’ self-secured orthodontic spring separator. J Orthodont Sci 2014;3:12-16.

5. Compendium of selected technologies: DST-Lockheed Martin India Innovation Growth Programme 2007- 12, p. 62.

6) Kire K, Singh G, Kannan S. To evaluate the efficacy of the self-secured spring separator with two types of orthodontic separators: Dissertation. Pt. BD Sharma University of Health Sciences, PGIMS, Rohatak, Haryana.

7. Gupta N, Singh G, Kannan S. To evaluate the stresses generated in the periodontal ligament with the rate of displacement produced by different separators using FEM model. Dissertation. Pt BD Sharma University of Health Sciences, PGIMS, Rohatak, Haryana.

8. Wilcock A: Interview with Arthur J Wilcock Jr. The Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society, April-June 2014;

2 in 1, Self Secured Orthodontic Separator

UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE KANSAL SEPARATOR

1) A single Kansal Separator does the work of any two conventional separators by separating both mesial and distal aspect of the tooth simultaneously yet independently. Thus only 4 Kansal Separators are required instead of 8 conventional separators for separating 4 first molar teeth in an individual patient.

2) Kansal Separator has a Self-secured, anti-dislodgement mechanism to resist premature dislodgement of separators for predictable tooth separation and banding of teeth. Kansal separator has demonstrated retention rate of above 95% in 7 days period during clinical trials which is the highest amongst any conventional orthodontic separators.

No. “Wish List” for Ideal Features in a Separator Kansal Elastic Separator Separator

1 Self-secured, anti-dislodgement mechanism to resist premature dislodgement of separators for predictable separation of teeth. ( Self-Secured feature)

2 A single separator used for separation of both mesial and distal aspect of the tooth thereby using half the no. of separators (4) than any conventional separators (8) and achieving reliable separation. (‘2 in 1’ feature)

3 Ease of adjustability of separator according to variation in tooth anatomy and patient’s comfort

4 Ease of placing separator in very tight contacts and with sharp class 2 amalgam /composite restorations

5 NO breakage of separators during insertion and removal of the same

6 Absence of slippage of separator into gingiva leading to gum inflammation, swelling, bleeding gums or accidental swallowing of the same

7 Adequate separation for band placement in 3 days after placing the separator

8 Minimal dislodgement of separator in 7 days

9 Minimal Unproductive visits of patient or orthodontist due to premature dislodgement of separators

10 Minimal pain experienced by patients during separation procedure from the clinicians perspective

11 Minimal Occlusal interference caused by the separator

12 Ease of use (removal / insertion ) of separator by the clinician

13 Manipulation (increase or decrease) of forces by change in amount of activation of the separator

14 No special armamentarium required for insertion /placement of separator

15 A separator which would maintain the desired space and not dislodge even after adequate separation is achieved. Eg Special clinical cases like Banded RME, Fixed Habbit breaker , banded space maintainer, Fixed Quardhelix, fixed Nance appliance etc where adequate separation is done for band insertion and then bands removed for fabrication of appliance in lab and then fixed in mouth

16 Storage of separators can be done in any temperature and indefinite length of time thereby eliminating bulk wastage of separators

17 Separator best suited for visiting orthodontic practice

18 Performs dual function of a separator and a fixed bonded retainer stabilizer

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1. Grip the spring coil and insert the distal and then the mesial gingival leg below the contact

area such that the connecting bar lies on occlusal surface.

2. The self secured connecting bar is lifted and dragged in lingual / palatal direction till it firmly locks

on the tooth.

3. Kansal separator placed in patient’s tooth.

More informationInsertion of Kansal Separator:

1. The removal is exactly the opposite of insertion

procedure.

2. Connecting bar is lifted up and dragged from the lingual / palatal aspect to a more buccal direction such that it is partially displaced.

3. The spring coils are gripped and the Kansal Separator

disengaged from the tooth by pulling out the separator.

Removal of Kansal Separator:

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