Sklar Cheek Retractor with Swivel Blade
A 7-1/4 inch cheek retractor with a swivel blade, used to hold the cheek away from the surgical field during oral, dental and maxillofacial procedures.
The Sklar Cheek Retractor is a 7-1/4 inch hand held retractor fitted with a swivel blade, giving the surgeon or assistant the ability to angle the blade to the shape of the patient's cheek and jaw rather than being limited to a single fixed position. This adjustability is useful during oral and maxillofacial surgery, dental implant placement and related procedures where the angle of retraction needs to change as the surgeon moves between different areas of the mouth.
The blade is designed to sit comfortably against the inner cheek surface, holding it clear of the surgical site to maintain visibility and access without repeated repositioning of the whole instrument. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons, dental surgeons, and their surgical assistants use cheek retractors like this routinely as part of intraoral procedure setups, often alongside a lip retractor and tongue depressor.
As a simple, hand held stainless steel instrument, it is straightforward to inspect, clean and sterilize between patients, with attention paid to the swivel joint to ensure it continues moving smoothly.
