An orthodontic ligature

An orthodontic ligature for securing an orthodontic archwire to an orthodontic bracket, the orthodontic ligature being formed of a resilient band which extends along a center axis of the resilient band, wherein the resilient band extends with the center axis circumferentially along a closed path and essentially in a plane, wherein the band further forms a flap which extends in a direction essentially parallel to said plane, the flap forming a grip portion, and wherein the resilient band defining a hole forming a through-hole extending through the orthodontic ligature in a dimension perpendicular to the plane, wherein the hole in dimensions along the plane is overall keyhole-shaped or oval and having a major dimension along the direction in which the grip portion extends.