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2. Elastics (orthodontics) - Wikipedia

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   Natural rubber, used by the Incan and Mayan cultures, was the first known elastomer. Charles Goodyear developed the process of vulcanization, [4] after which the use of natural rubber increased. Henry Albert Baker is the first person known to have used elastics to correct the position of teeth. In the late 1800s he named his elastic wear the ...

3. Dental braces - Wikipedia

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   Traditional metal wired braces (also known as "train track braces") are stainless-steel and are sometimes used in combination with titanium. Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces. These braces have a metal bracket with elastic ties (also known as rubber bands) holding the wire onto the metal brackets. The second-most ...

4. Rubber band - Wikipedia

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   Special rubber bands of medical-grade latex can be used (worn) for orthodontic correction of teeth position together with metal braces or clear aligners to apply additional pressure on the teeth being straightened.These rubber bands are manufactured in different sizes for use in the varying steps of Orthodontic treatment. [10]

5. Orthodontic spacer - Wikipedia

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   They are usually added a week before you get your braces, but can sometimes be added after. [1] Spacers are either circular rubber bands about a centimeter in diameter placed between top and bottom molars; [citation needed] there may be 1-12 spacers applied or small metal spring clips (spring separators

6. Discover the many uses of rubber bands - AOL

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   Rubber bands have amazing uses beyond tying things together. From making it easier to open cans, to preventing clothing from slipping off hangers, discover the many uses of rubber bands!

7. Rubber bands from sex offender's braces used to link him to ...

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   Investigators in Baltimore used rubber bands from a sex offender's braces to link him to an alleged kidnapping and assault of a woman at a park this month, according to court documents.