Cheek retractor device and method

Cheek retraction devices including an upper frame element configured to bear against and retract soft oral tissue from one or more teeth of an upper dental arch, a lower frame element configured to bear against and retract soft oral tissue from one or more 5 teeth of a lower dental arch. The upper a...

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Main Authors MCLEAN, Bruce S, HINES, Craig, JESSOP, Neil T
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 16.12.2021
Subjects
APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
DENTISTRY
DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:Cheek retraction devices including an upper frame element configured to bear against and retract soft oral tissue from one or more teeth of an upper dental arch, a lower frame element configured to bear against and retract soft oral tissue from one or more 5 teeth of a lower dental arch. The upper and lower frame elements may each include left and right frame portions wherein the upper and lower left frame portions are joined to one another to form a v-shaped hinge on one side of the frame, while upper and lower right frame portions are joined to one another to form a v-shaped hinge on another side of the frame. The v-shaped hinges on opposed sides permit the upper and lower frame elements 10 to be at least partially folded toward each other. A posterior frame element may be provided extending between the v-shaped hinges. 12059536_1 (GHMatters) P101140.AU.2 130 105a 128 128a 128b 105b
Bibliography:Application Number: AU20200200559