3M AlastiK Separator Radiopaque, Visible on X-Ray
A radiopaque elastomeric separator that shows up on x-rays, used to create space between teeth before orthodontic band placement.
3M AlastiK Separator Radiopaque is an elastomeric separator formulated to be visible on x-rays, which helps a clinician confirm a separator has not been swallowed or lodged unnoticed if it is displaced from its intended position between two teeth. Like other elastomeric separators, it is used to open the contact point between adjacent teeth ahead of fitting an orthodontic band, applying gentle sustained pressure over a few days until there is enough space for the band to seat without excessive force.
The radiopaque property adds a safety margin over a standard clear or coloured separator, since a displaced separator that cannot be found visually can otherwise be picked up on a routine radiograph. As a single-use consumable, it is removed once the necessary space has been created and discarded. This listing is supplied under two catalog numbers, likely reflecting different pack sizes of the same radiopaque separator.
