Retractor/Mouth Opener

Dental retractor and mouth opener are commonly used instruments in oral surgery, mainly used to stretch and expand the opening of the mouth in order to better perform surgical operations.
Dental retractor is usually made of metal material, one end is inserted into the mouth, the other end is fixed on the operating table, can be adjusted by adjusting the Angle and length of the retractor to adjust the opening of the mouth. The mouth opener is an instrument similar to pliers that can clamp teeth or oral tissue to further expand the opening of the mouth, and can fix the surgical area to prevent the displacement of oral tissue during surgery.
When using dental retractor and mouth opener, the following points need to be noted:
Select the right type of retractor and mouth opener, and choose the right size and shape according to the surgical needs.
Before use, check whether the retractor and mouth opener are intact, and replace them in time if abnormal. When using, it is necessary to keep the oral tissue clean and dry, so as not to affect the surgical operation and postoperative recovery.
When pulling and expanding the opening degree of the mouth, the strength should be gradually increased to avoid excessive pulling and damage to the oral tissue.
After use, the retractor and mouth opener should be cleaned and disinfected in time to avoid contamination and damage.
In short, dental retractor and mouth opener are one of the important surgical instruments in oral medicine, and the correct use and maintenance can ensure its accuracy and service life, so as to provide accurate surgical operations for the diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases.