Medical Device
elastics
e·las·tics [ ih-las-tik ]
Definitions related to elastics (orthodontic bands):
  • (elastics) Elastic bands used in orthodontics to move teeth in a desired direction.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • An orthodontic appliance and accessories is a device intended for use in orthodontic treatment. The device is affixed to a tooth so that pressure can be exerted on the teeth. This device includes the preformed orthodontic band, orthodontic band material, orthodontic elastic band, orthodontic metal bracket, orthodontic wire clamp, preformed orthodontic space maintainer, orthodontic expansion screw retainer, orthodontic spring, orthodontic tube, and orthodontic wire.
    Standard Product Nomenclature
    U.S Food & Drug Administration, 2003
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