Combination tongue and flap retractor

摘要

A combination refractor 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 refractors 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.

主权项

1. A dental retractor, comprising:
an operational unit having a concave tongue retractor located at a distal end region of said operational unit, a bottom surface of the tongue retractor having orthogonal cross-sections and substantially open sides, each cross-section including a concave-shaped portion, the bottom surface capable of contacting and encapsulating at least a portion of the tongue, the tongue retractor having a top surface opposing the bottom surface; a neck connected to said operational unit at a proximal end of said operational unit; and a handle connected to said neck at a proximal end of said neck; wherein the neck comprises a first portion connected to the handle and angled downward with respect to a longitudinal axis of the handle, and a second portion connected to the first portion and the operational unit and angled upward with respect to a longitudinal axis of the first portion, a distal end of the second portion downwardly offset from the longitudinal axis of the handle, the second portion angled downward with respect to the longitudinal axis of the handle.