Elastic Placement Hemostat is a specialized dental instrument that is used for placing elastic ligatures around orthodontic brackets. The instrument is designed with a grooved tip that allows dental professionals to grip and hold the elastic ligatures securely, while the slender design of the instrument enables easy access to the teeth.
The Elastic Placement Hemostat is commonly used in orthodontic treatment to secure elastic ligatures to brackets, which helps to apply gentle pressure to the teeth, moving them into the desired position.