Orthometric Brazilian Jungle Latex Elastics 1/4″ measure approximately 6.4 mm — the mid-range diameter and the one used for most routine intermaxillary traction.
Key Features
1/4″ (6.4 mm) — the everyday intermaxillary size
100% natural latex for consistent force delivery
Three force levels — light, medium and heavy
Lightly flavoured with mint essence
Elastic positioner included in each bag
Technical Specifications
Material: Natural latex rubber
Diameter: 1/4″ (approximately 6.4 mm)
Initial Extension Force: Light 2.5 oz (71 gf) · Medium 4.5 oz (128 gf) · Heavy 6.5 oz (184 gf)
Quantity: 5,000 elastics
Qualities: 100% latex, slightly flavoured with mint essence, elastic positioner in each bag
Purpose: Assist in the treatment of malocclusions requiring traction forces on dental elements
Certifications: FDA Approved, CE Approved, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016
Country of Manufacture: Brazil
Package Includes: 5,000 intraoral latex elastics 1/4″ in the selected force, with elastic positioner
Clinical Applications
Routine Class II and Class III intermaxillary traction
Midline correction and space closure
Settling the occlusion in finishing
Why the 1/4″ Diameter?
It is the default working size — long enough to cross the bite comfortably, short enough to stay under tension through the day.
