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TECHNICAL NOTE
Ids ball end clasp - a new clinical technique
Kanhu Charan Sahoo, Swati Saraswata Acharya, Dhyan Chand Murmur, Snigdha Pattanaik, Sumita Mishra, Smruti B Nanda

Introduction

Conclusion

Clasps are used to retain the active plates used for orthodontic tooth movement.1-3 Various number of clasp designs have
been suggested. All theses clasps have its own advantages.
Sometimes additional retention is even required, in such cases the additional retention is provided by secondary clasps
like triangular clasp and ball end clasp. This article suggests
a modification of ball end clasp called IDS ball end clasp used
for retention.

In conclusion, IDS Ball end clasps are a new addition to orthodontic appliances.

Fabrication
The IDS ball end clasp is fabricated with following armamentarium (Figure 1).
a) 21/22 gauge stainless steel round orthodontic wire of 4-5
cm length
b) Light cure bonding agent
c) Flow able light curable composite
d) Applicator tip

I N T E R N AT I O N A L J O U R N A L O F D E N TA L C L I N I C S

2014 Volume 6 Issue 4

ABSTRACT
There are various clasps which are used for providing retention to the removable appliances. In cases of additional
retention secondary clasps are incorporated in the design. In this article an IDS ball end clasp has been suggested which
is very simple to fabricate and repair.
Keywords: Clasp;IDS ball end Clasp; Retention

First of all cut the stainless steel round orthodontic wire of

4-5cm of length, then roughen the tip of the wire with a sand
paper or with a sand blaster for better attachment of composite. On the roughened tip surface apply light cure bonding
agent with the help of applicator tip and cure with light cure
machine for 15 sec. After the curing apply the light cure flowable composite on the tip of the wire and make it to a shape of
a ball with the help of that applicator tip (Figure 2). Then cure it
with a light cure machine. Now the ball end clasp can be used
for multiple number of applications in orthodontic treatment
(Figure 3,4).
Advantages: IDS Ball end clasps are easily recognizable because they consist of a wire with a small composite ball at its
tip. The operator can fabricate easily near chair side. It can be
easily repairable if it is broken or damaged. No need of any
specialized instrument for the fabrication of this clasp. The
property of the wire will be maintained after its fabrication.
Ball end clasp is the only clasp which can be used with fixed
orthodontic appliances.

Authors Affiliations

1. Kanhu Charan Sahoo, MDS, Senior Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences, SOA University, Odisha, India,
2. Swati Saraswata Acharya, MDS, Senior Lecturer, Department of
Orthodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences, SOA University, Odisha,
India, 3. Dhyan Chand Murmu, MDS, Senior Lecturer, Department
of Orthodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences, SOA University, Odisha, India, 4. Snigdha Pattanaik, MDS, Senior Lecturer, Department of
Orthodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences, SOA University, Odisha,
India, 5. Sumita Mishra, MDS, Senior Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences, SOA University, Odisha, India, 6.
Smruti Bhushan Nanda, MDS, Reader, Department of Orthodontics,
Institute of Dental Sciences, SOA University, Odisha, India.

References
1. Adams CP. The design and construction of removable orthodontic appliances: J. Wright; 1970.
2. Bell C. A modified lower removable appliance using lingual
clasping and soft tissue anchorage. British journal of orthodontics. 1983;10(3):162-3.
3. Muir JD. Anterior retention in the removable appliance. Transactions of the British Society for the Study of Orthodontics.
1969;57:178-84.

How cite this article

Sahoo KC, Acharya SS, Murmur DC, Pattanaik S, Mishra S, Nanda SB.
IDS ball end clasp- a new clinical technique. International Journal of
Dental Clinics. 2014;6(4):20-22.

Address for Correspondence

Kanhu Charan Sahoo, MDS,
Senior Lecturer,
Department of Orthodontics,
Institute of dental sciences,
SOA University, Kalinga Nagar,
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Email: swati.acharya.tmdc@gmail.com

Source of Support: Nil

Conflict of Interest: None Declared
Figure 1. Armammentarium, Figure 2-4. Clasp

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