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Finger Spring

Finger springs are made up of 0.5mm /0.6mm SS wire

It is an active component of Removable appliance

It is used for mesio-distal tooth movement of teeth

Finger Spring to close the interdental space

Parts

1. Active arm (12-15mm towards tissue)


Dr. Shahistha Parveen
Assistant professor 2. Helix (2.5 - 3mm of internal diameter)
RAKCODS
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3. Retentive arm of 4 5 mm is kept away from the tissues and ends in a small retentive tag.

Activation of the Finger spring

The finger spring is activated by moving


Coil should be along the long axis of the tooth
the active arm towards the teeth to be
For maximum resilience, the coil should lie on
moved.
the opposite side of the spring from the tooth.
Should be done as close to the coil as
possible.

Activation of upto 3mm is considered ideal


when 0.5mm wire is used

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