Black metal lip and cheek retractor

Black Metal Lip and Cheek Retractor – Photodent

The Black Metal Lip and Cheek Retractor by Photodent is designed specifically for lip retraction during intra-oral photography, giving a clean, unobstructed view of the dentition while keeping the retractor itself out of frame. Made from high-grade surgical stainless steel and finished in a black coating, it reduces glare and reflection when shooting with flash, helping produce sharper, more professional clinical photographs.

Special Design — One Retractor, Two Widths

The retractor's loop is shaped so that it can be positioned to give either a wider or slightly narrower retraction span — a difference of around 2cm — simply by squeezing the handle. This means a single retractor can adapt to different mouth sizes and photographic framing needs, rather than needing multiple retractor sizes on hand.

Bent Handle End for Precision Retraction

The end of the handle is deliberately bent, allowing it to be used in two ways:

• To retract a specific part of the lip with more targeted control, useful when isolating a particular quadrant or arch for photography
• To retract the lip in a manner similar to the technique used by TS Retractors, minimising lip constriction so the patient can open wider, giving a larger working field and cleaner photographs free of distracting retractor edges in the frame

This makes the retractor especially useful for occlusal arch and quadrant photography, where reducing lip pull allows for a bigger, more natural opening and keeps the retractor itself further from the mirror and out of the shot.

Key Features

• Designed for lip retraction during intra-oral and clinical photography
• Adjustable retraction span — approx. 2cm wider or narrower depending on the need
• Bent handle end for targeted retraction of a specific part of the lip, or TS Retractors-style low-constriction retraction
• Black coated finish to reduce glare and reflection under flash photography
• High-grade surgical stainless steel construction
• Photodent logo laser-etched on one arm
• Fully autoclavable up to 180°C
• Comfortable, easy-clean design to help reduce the risk of cross-infection
• Sold individually

Specifications

Clinical Examples

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Photodent black metal lip retractor used for?

It's designed for lip retraction during intra-oral and clinical dental photography, providing a clear, unobstructed view of the dentition for photographs.

Can this retractor be adjusted for different mouth sizes?

Yes. Due to its special design, the retractor can be positioned to give either a wider or a slightly narrower retraction span, with a difference of around 2cm depending on orientation.

What is the bent handle end for?

The bent handle end allows the retractor to be used to target a specific part of the lip, or to retract the lip in a lower-constriction manner similar to the technique used by TS Retractors, giving a larger working field and cleaner photographs.

Why is the retractor black rather than a standard metal finish?

The black coating reduces glare and reflection when taking photographs with flash, helping produce clearer clinical images.

Can this retractor be autoclaved?

Yes. It's fully autoclavable up to 180°C.

Is this retractor sold as a pair?

No. It's sold individually.

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