Combination tongue and flap retractor
AssigneeManuel Barry Gordon
InventorsManuel Barry Gordon, Matthew Gordon
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AssigneeManuel Barry Gordon
InventorsManuel Barry Gordon, Matthew Gordon
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A combination retractor includes an operational unit, a neck region and a handle region. The operational unit further includes a tongue retractor and a flap retractor. The tongue retractor may be concave to provide for a natural area to encapsulate the tongue. The tongue and flap retractors may also be provided as part of a continuous planar extension of the operational unit or may be disposed on different planes. The flap retractor may be formed of a tapered extended edge or tab, which can be made in various lengths and include a beveled edge. A suction mechanism may be added for eliminating fluids. The neck region may contain an S-shaped bend or lateral bends for better operative functionality and ergonomics. The proximal end of the handle region, opposite the operational unit, may further include any useful apparatus, such as a periosteal elevator or periosteal retractor.
A dental retractor, comprising:
A dental tool, comprising:
A dental tool, comprising:
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