Patent ID: 8070490
Filing Date: 2011-12-06
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for separating a pair of adjacent teeth, comprising: a. a base member, said base member including a first end portion, a second end portion and an intermediate portion interconnecting said first and second end portions; b. a first spring extending outwardly from said first end portion of said base member, said first spring including a proximal portion connected to base member, and a distal portion; c. a second spring extending outwardly from said second end portion of base member said second spring including a proximal portion connected to said base member and a distal portion; d. a lingual shield said lingual shield spanning said distal portions of said first and second springs; e. a first tine extending from said base member; f. a second tine extending from said lingual shield toward said first tine, said first and second springs urging the meeting of said first and second tines; and g. a slit positioned in the lingual shield and aligned with the first and second tines for allowing a cutting or abrading tool to pass through the lingual shield.