Forestadent Fruit-Line Amber Latex Intraoral Elastics 1/8″ apply traction forces to the dental elements, complementing the movements produced by the rest of the appliance. The 1/8″ diameter is the shortest in the range, for short-span traction between adjacent teeth. Supplied in bulk bags of 5,000 with an elastic positioner in each bag.
Key Features
1/8″ diameter — the shortest span in the range
100% natural latex rubber
Lightly flavoured with mint essence for patient acceptance
Elastic positioner included in each bag
Four force levels across the range
Technical Specifications
Material: Natural latex rubber (100% latex)
Diameter: 1/8″
Initial Extension Force: Light 2.5 oz, Medium 4.5 oz, Heavy 6.5 oz, Extra Heavy 8.5 oz
Quantity: 5,000 elastics
Qualities: 100% latex, lightly flavoured with mint essence, elastic positioner in each bag
Purpose: Assist in the treatment of malocclusions requiring the application of traction forces on dental elements
Certifications: FDA Approved, CE Approved, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 13485:2003
Country of Manufacture: Germany
Package Includes: 5,000 intraoral latex elastics 1/8″ in the selected force, with elastic positioner
Clinical Applications
Short-span traction between adjacent teeth
Localised space closure
Vertical elastics over a single contact
Why Choose Fruit-Line 1/8″ Latex?
The smallest diameter delivers its rated force over a very short span — where a larger elastic would go slack.
