Dog Bone Retractor

Description

Dog Bone Retractor

A clear view of the ridge depends on keeping lips and cheeks out of the way. The dog bone retractor does that job with a simple, sturdy profile that the assistant can hold for long periods. This model measures 18 cm, as listed in our supplier catalogue under retractors and mouth gags.

Where the Name Comes From

The outline resembles a dog bone, with widened ends joined by a slimmer body. As a result, the retractor sits comfortably in the palm while the wide ends spread pressure across the tissue. Please check the product photo to see the exact contour of each end.

An 18 cm Length for Two-Handed Teams

This 18 cm pattern lets the assistant stand clear of the surgeon. At the same time, it remains short enough to control without leverage problems. That balance suits both posterior implant placement and anterior flap work. In addition, the plain design leaves no hinges to collect debris.

Holding Tissue Without Bruising

Firm but gentle retraction protects the patient and the view. So place the wide end flat against the tissue rather than on its edge. Also, relax tension briefly during long procedures, then reposition. When a flap is reflected, rest the retractor on bone, not on the flap margin.

Every dog bone retractor is examined by our staff in the United States prior to dispatch. Both dog bone ends and the grip carry three years against manufacturing defects. It arrives unsterilized, so clean and autoclave it before it touches a patient.

The steel complies with ASTM F899, the stainless surgical stock standard. Compare other shapes in our surgical retractors category, and for posterior mandible access consider the Misch ramus retractor. More answers are on the FAQs.

For professional use by trained clinical staff. See the care and sterilization instructions for reprocessing, and the shipping and delivery terms for how orders travel.