Sklar Cawood-Minnesota Lip and Cheek Retractor
A 6 inch lip and cheek retractor with a 20mm blade, used to hold soft tissue aside for clear surgical access during oral and maxillofacial procedures.
The Sklar Cawood-Minnesota Lip and Cheek Retractor is a 6 inch hand held retractor fitted with a 20mm blade, designed to hold the lip and cheek away from the surgical field during oral and maxillofacial procedures. Its broad, smooth blade profile is shaped to distribute pressure across the soft tissue of the cheek or lip without causing localized bruising or tearing, which matters given how often this retractor is held in place for extended periods during a procedure.
This pattern is a familiar sight in oral surgery, dental implant placement and maxillofacial trauma repair, where clear visualization of the oral cavity and surrounding structures depends on soft tissue being reliably held out of the way. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons, dental surgeons and their surgical assistants use this retractor as a routine part of intraoral procedure trays.
As a hand held, reusable stainless steel instrument, it is straightforward to clean and sterilize between patients, and its simple single-piece design makes inspection for damage or wear quick to perform before each use.
