The versatility of elastomeric ligatures in the correction of single tooth rotations

Vol. 16 – Number 64 – 2023 Na Visão D’elas Page 116-118 The versatility of elastomeric ligatures in the correction of single tooth rotations Luciana Duarte Caldas¹ Anna Paula Nigri¹ Eduardo Franzotti Sant’Anna¹ Telma Martins de Araújo² Abstract Introduction: Elastomeric ligatures, popularly known as “elastics” have been widely used in orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances for a long time. However, in addition to the function of fixating the archwires to the bracket slots, they may also be used for the correction of minor tooth rotations. Various commercial brands have developed a specific model of elastomeric accessory to perform this function, known as “rotation wedge”. However, as they are of a standardized size, they end up causing overcorrection of the movement in certain clinical situations. Technique description: This article aimed to illustrate the use and versatility of the famous “elastics”, positioned in 3 different ways on the bracket tie wings to effectuate correction of small single tooth rotations in orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances. Conclusion: The versatility of their use allows different magnitudes of correction with practicality. Descriptors: Orthodontic brackets, elastomers, corrective Orthodontics. ¹ Orthodontics – UFRJ. ² Orthodontics – UFBA. DOI: 10.24077/2023;1664-02664208