Orthometric Brazilian Jungle Latex Elastics 3/8″ are the largest diameter in the range at approximately 9.5 mm, for the longest traction spans where every smaller size would be over-extended.
Key Features
3/8″ (9.5 mm) — largest diameter, longest 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: 3/8″ (approximately 9.5 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 3/8″ in the selected force, with elastic positioner
Clinical Applications
Maximum-span traction across the arch
Severe Class II and Class III correction
Open bite mechanics requiring long elastic runs
Why the 3/8″ Diameter?
On the longest runs it is the only size that stays inside its working range — anything smaller arrives over-stretched, delivering more force than prescribed.
