Orthometric Brazilian Jungle Latex Elastics 1/8″ are the smallest diameter in the range, approximately 3.2 mm. They deliver their force over a very short span, which makes them the choice for traction between neighbouring teeth rather than between arches.
Key Features
1/8″ (3.2 mm) — smallest diameter, shortest working span
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: 1/8″ (approximately 3.2 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 1/8″ in the selected force, with elastic positioner
Clinical Applications
Localised traction between adjacent teeth
Closing small residual spaces
Short-span vertical elastics in finishing
Why the 1/8″ Diameter?
Over a short span a larger elastic never stretches enough to reach its rated force. The 1/8″ is stretched properly across a small distance, so the force you plan is the force delivered.
