Gaining access and visibility to working areas using the Free Access ^TM cheek and lip retractor

By Drs. Jeffrey C. Hoos and Johna D. Zitnay
As appeared in Dental Products Report

Free Access II Cheek and Lip Retractor Now Available

The Free Access^TM cheek and lip retractor provides retraction without a second pair of hands to hold the device in place. Intraoral extensions retract buccinator muscles for maximum visibility and access to working areas. Available in two sizes, the retractor is appropriate for use in intraoral photography, charting, tooth preparation, impression taking, air abrasion, oral prophylaxis, and other dental procedures. It withstands dry-heat, autoclave, or chemical sterilization.

Following are various applications for the Free Access^TM cheek and lip retractor as described by Drs. Jeffrey C. Hoos, FAGD, and Johna D. Zitnay, partners in the practice of cosmetic, implant, and general dentistry located in Stratford, Connecticut.

The cheek retractors provide optimal accessibility of the operating field for a variety of dental procedures. This is especially true when working in the anterior area where the use of the retractor provides for a significant increase in visibility. It provides an unobstructed view during occlusal analysis (Figure 1), light curing (Figures 2 and 3), bleaching, porcelain veneer try-in, denture try-in (Figure 4), crown and bridge impressions, tooth preparation and metal try-in (Figure 5). It also provides optimal retraction while taking 35-mm photos and in addition, allows the doctor to clearly view the oral cavity while using an intraoral camera (Figures 6 and 7).

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