Sliding mechanic with active tieback is widely applied in preadjusted appliance in space closure. Several types of elastomers such as elastomeric ligatures, single unit elastic chain, and two units of elastic chain are used in active tieback. However, elastomer is not an ideal resilient subject. Force decay is significant and it is called attention in orthodontic clinic. It is important to understand the mechanical properties and the working principle of the elastomers which have been used in orthodontics, and it will help orthodontist choose elastomers according to different aims.