title: Prestrecher.
abstract: Elastomeric ligatures are routinely used in any Orthodontic setup. The biggest challenge at the onset lies in ligating rotated teeth. If conventional elastomeric ligatures are used on such teeth there are two associated problems: First due to tautness of the ligature tie the bracket may debond and second the patient may feel discomfort due to excessive pressure (Figures 1 - 4). A simple and a versatile instrument is described which helps in circumventing these problems associated with elastomeric ligatures and elastics.
authors.forename: Priyank
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Rai
authors.forename: Tulika
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Tripathi
mesh_terms: D004548:Elasticity; D020724:Elastomers / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation / Q000295:instrumentation; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D020724:Elastomers