3M AlastiK Elastomeric Ligature with Guard
An elastomeric orthodontic ligature featuring a built-in guard, used to hold the archwire securely into the bracket slot.
3M AlastiK Elastomeric Ligature with Guard is a small elastomeric ring used to hold an archwire in place within a bracket slot during fixed appliance orthodontic treatment. The guard feature is built into the ligature's design to help it stay seated correctly on the bracket wings, supporting reliable archwire engagement across the course of treatment.
Elastomeric ligatures of this kind are placed at nearly every adjustment visit, stretched over the bracket tie wings by the orthodontist or their assistant, and they are available in a range of colours in the wider AlastiK line so patients can personalise their appliance. As a single-use consumable, each ligature is discarded once removed and a fresh one placed at the next visit, making this a high-volume, frequently reordered item for any practice running fixed orthodontic treatment.
No specific material or colour range is stated for this particular listing beyond its guard design.
