Lip and tongue retractor

Abstract

This utility model discloses a retractor for the lips and tongue, relating to the field of medical devices. It includes a retractor body with a central connecting end. One end of the central connecting end is fixedly connected to a tail handle end, and the other end of the central connecting end is provided with an installation component. A traction wing plate is snapped onto the other end of the central connecting end via the installation component. This utility model, employing the above structure, improves operational flexibility. The optimized handle angle reduces wrist fatigue for doctors. The anatomical design of the wing plate minimizes patient discomfort and the risk of tissue damage. The large central hollow area ensures complete exposure of the operating area without any visual obstruction. All edges are rounded, and special avoidance and protection designs are incorporated for sensitive areas such as the retromolar pad and corners of the mouth. It can be widely used in various scenarios such as dental pulp treatment, restoration, implantation, periodontal surgery, oral photography, and teaching demonstrations.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical devices, and specifically relates to a retractor for the lips and tongue. Background Technology

[0002] In routine dental care, surgery, and imaging, it is necessary to fully expose the surgical field and effectively isolate soft tissues such as the tongue, buccal mucosa, and floor of the mouth to prevent them from interfering with the procedure, contaminating the surgical area, or being accidentally injured by instruments.

[0003] In existing technologies, when performing procedures requiring panoramic exposure, doctors or assistants typically need to use multiple retractors simultaneously, or the assistant must manually pull them. This not only consumes human resources but also makes it difficult to guarantee traction strength and stability, increasing patient discomfort and surgical difficulty. Furthermore, most existing retractors are divided into left and right sides, making instrument management and selection inconvenient. At the same time, existing retractors cannot replace individual parts, resulting in resource waste. If a part of the retractor is damaged, the entire set of retractors must be scrapped because the faulty part cannot be replaced individually. This increases the cost of consumable procurement and exacerbates the idleness and waste of medical resources. Especially when instrument inventory is tight, it may further affect the normal progress of the diagnosis and treatment process. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the problems mentioned in the background art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a retractor for the lips and tongue to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: A tongue and lip puller includes a puller body, the puller body including a central connecting end, one end of which is fixedly connected to a tail handle end, and the other end of which is provided with an installation component. A traction wing plate is snapped onto the other end of the central connecting end via the installation component. The installation component includes an installation groove at the other end of the central connecting end, with snap-fit ​​holes on both sides of the interior of the installation groove. One end of the traction wing plate has a groove, with mounting blocks slidably connected to both sides of the interior of the groove. Snap-fit ​​connectors are fixedly connected to the outer sides of each mounting block. The installation groove and mounting blocks are interlocked, the snap-fit ​​holes and snap-fit ​​connectors are snapped together, and snap-fit ​​springs are fixedly connected to the inner sides of each mounting block.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution, an operating sliding hole is provided on one side of the inside of the groove, an operating slider is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting block, the operating slider is slidably connected to the operating sliding hole, and an operating head is fixedly connected to the other end of the operating slider.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution, the mounting block and the groove are slidably inserted into each other, a guide slide rod is fixedly connected inside the groove, and a guide slide hole is opened on the outer surface of the mounting block, and the guide slide hole and the guide slide rod are slidably inserted into each other.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the hook body is butterfly-wing shaped, the total width of the hook body is set to 70mm-80mm, and the height of the hook body is set to 25mm-35mm.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, a central hollow area is formed on the outer surface of the middle connecting end, the length of the central hollow area is set to 40mm-50mm, and the width of the central hollow area is set to 30mm-40mm.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the corners of the middle connecting end, the tail handle end, and the traction wing plate are all rounded, and the minimum radius of the rounded corners of the middle connecting end, the tail handle end, and the traction wing plate is set to 0.5mm.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the tail handle end is located directly behind the middle connecting end, the length of the tail handle end is set to 80mm-100mm, and multiple anti-slip grooves are formed on the outer surface of the tail handle end.

[0012] In summary, the present invention has the following main advantages: First, through its butterfly-wing design, it can simultaneously perform traction and isolation of key soft tissues such as the tongue, bilateral buccal mucosa, floor of mouth, and vestibule, providing a panoramic surgical field in one go without the need to change instruments or add assistants. The symmetrical design breaks the limitations of the left and right sides, simplifies instrument management, and improves operational flexibility. The optimized handle angle reduces wrist fatigue for doctors, and the anatomical design of the wing plate minimizes patient discomfort and the risk of tissue damage. The large central hollow area ensures complete exposure of the operating area without any visual obstruction. All edges are rounded, and special avoidance and protection designs are made for sensitive areas such as the molar pad and corner of the mouth. It can be widely used in multiple scenarios such as treatment of dental pulp diseases, restoration, implantation, periodontal surgery, oral photography, and teaching demonstrations. Secondly, when using this utility model, the mounting groove at the middle connecting end is precisely inserted and positioned with the mounting block of the traction wing plate. With the help of the snap-fit ​​spring in the groove, the snap-fit ​​connector on the outside of the mounting block is pushed to automatically engage with the snap-fit ​​holes on both sides of the mounting groove. This can quickly complete the assembly and fixation of the traction wing plate and the middle connecting end, ensuring a stable and secure connection during use. It can also be easily separated by pressing the snap-fit ​​connector to compress the spring, simplifying the disassembly and assembly process. It can be completed without additional tools, greatly improving the efficiency of preoperative preparation and the flexibility of clinical operation. At the same time, the components can be easily replaced, saving costs. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the central hollow area of ​​this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the tail handle end of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the installation component of this utility model.

[0014] Reference numerals: 1. Hook body; 111. Middle connecting end; 112. Tail handle end; 113. Traction wing plate; 2. Central hollow area; 3. Mounting component; 31. Mounting groove; 32. Snap-fit ​​hole; 33. Groove; 34. Mounting block; 35. Snap-fit ​​connector; 36. Operating slide hole; 37. Operating slider; 38. Operating head; 39. Snap-fit ​​spring; 4. Guide slide hole; 5. Guide slide rod. Detailed Implementation

[0015] Example refer to Figures 1 to 4 This embodiment of a tongue and lip hook includes a hook body 1. The hook body 1 includes a central connecting end 111. One end of the central connecting end 111 is fixedly connected to a tail handle end 112. The other end of the central connecting end 111 is provided with a mounting component 3. The other end of the central connecting end 111 is snapped with a traction wing plate 113 through the mounting component 3. The mounting component 3 includes a mounting groove 31 opened at the other end of the central connecting end 111. Both sides of the mounting groove 31 are provided with snap-fit ​​holes 32. One end of the traction wing plate 113 is provided with a groove 3. 3. Mounting blocks 34 are slidably connected to both sides of the inner side of the groove 33. Clip connectors 35 are fixedly connected to the outer side of each mounting block 34. The mounting groove 31 and mounting block 34 are interlocked. Clip holes 32 and clip connectors 35 are interlocked. Clip springs 39 are fixedly connected to the inner side of each mounting block 34. The corners of the middle connecting end 111, the tail handle end 112, and the traction wing plate 113 are all rounded. The minimum radius of the rounded corners of the middle connecting end 111, the tail handle end 112, and the traction wing plate 113 is set to 0.5mm.

[0016] refer to Figure 4 An operating slide hole 36 is provided on one side of the interior of the groove 33. An operating slider 37 is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting block 34. The operating slider 37 is slidably connected to the operating slide hole 36. An operating head 38 is fixedly connected to the other end of the operating slider 37.

[0017] refer to Figure 4The mounting block 34 and the groove 33 are slidably inserted into each other. The guide slide rod 5 is fixedly connected inside the groove 33. The outer surface of the mounting block 34 is provided with a guide slide hole 4, and the guide slide hole 4 and the guide slide rod 5 are slidably inserted into each other.

[0018] refer to Figures 1-4 The hook body is shaped like a butterfly wing. The total width of the hook body 1 is set to 70mm-80mm, and the height of the hook body 1 is set to 25mm-35mm. This width is sufficient to span the entire anterior tooth area and the bilateral premolar areas, avoiding situations where the distance of the device is too short or too long during use.

[0019] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The outer surface of the middle connecting end 111 is provided with a central hollow area 2. The length of the central hollow area 2 is set to 40mm-50mm, and the width of the central hollow area 2 is set to 30mm-40mm. The central hollow area 2 provides doctors with a panoramic unobstructed surgical field, which can directly observe the dental arch, dental arch and operating area.

[0020] refer to Figure 1 The tail handle end 112 is located directly behind the middle connecting end 111. The length of the tail handle end 112 is set to 80mm-100mm. Multiple anti-slip grooves 33 are provided on the outer surface of the tail handle end 112. The center line of the handle coincides with or is substantially coincident with the axis of symmetry of the traction wing plate 113, thereby realizing the use of both left and right hands and the use of both left and right sides. The surface of the handle is provided with concave and convex textures to ensure a stable grip even when wearing wet gloves.

[0021] Operating principle and advantages: During use, the dentist can hold the handle with either their left or right hand and insert the traction wing plate 113 into the patient's mouth along the direction of the dental arch. The lower edge of the tongue pressing edge gently presses down on the tongue and guides it backward. The buccal isolation wings on both sides naturally push the soft tissue of the cheek outward, and the vestibular expansion portion is embedded in the vestibular sulcus, thus forming a stable and open operating space in one go. The dentist can perform unobstructed operation and observation of the upper and lower dentition through the central hollow area 2. At the same time, when using this device, it is precisely inserted and positioned by the mounting slot 31 of the middle connecting end 111 and the mounting block 34 of the traction wing plate 113, in conjunction with the snap-fit ​​spring in the groove 33. The locking connector 35 on the outside of the mounting block 34 automatically engages with the locking holes 32 on both sides of the mounting groove 31. This allows for quick assembly and fixation of the traction wing plate 113 and the central connecting end 111, ensuring a stable and secure connection during use. It also allows for easy separation of the two parts by pressing the locking connector 35 to compress the spring, simplifying the disassembly and assembly process. This can be completed without additional tools, significantly improving the efficiency of preoperative preparation and the flexibility of clinical operation. At the same time, the parts can be easily replaced, saving costs. This avoids the situation where the entire hook body 1 has to be scrapped because a faulty part cannot be replaced individually, which would increase the cost of consumables and exacerbate the idleness and waste of medical resources.

Claims

1. A retractor for lips and tongue, characterized in that: The device includes a hook body, which has a central connecting end. One end of the central connecting end is fixedly connected to a tail handle end, and the other end of the central connecting end is provided with an installation component. The other end of the central connecting end is snapped with a traction wing plate via the installation component. The installation component includes an installation groove at the other end of the central connecting end, with snap-fit ​​holes on both sides of the interior of the installation groove. One end of the traction wing plate has a groove, with installation blocks slidably connected to both sides of the interior of the groove. Snap-fit ​​connectors are fixedly connected to the outer sides of the installation blocks. The installation groove and the installation blocks are interlocked, and the snap-fit ​​holes and snap-fit ​​connectors are snapped together. Snap-fit ​​springs are fixedly connected to the inner sides of the installation blocks.

2. The retractor for lips and tongue according to claim 1, characterized in that: An operating sliding hole is provided on one side of the inside of the groove. An operating slider is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting block. The operating slider is slidably connected to the operating sliding hole. An operating head is fixedly connected to the other end of the operating slider.

3. A retractor for lips and tongue according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting block and the groove are slidably inserted into each other. A guide slide rod is fixedly connected inside the groove. A guide slide hole is opened on the outer surface of the mounting block. The guide slide hole and the guide slide rod are slidably inserted into each other.

4. A retractor for lips and tongue according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hook body is butterfly-wing shaped, the total width of the hook body is set to 70mm-80mm, and the height of the hook body is set to 25mm-35mm.

5. A retractor for lips and tongue according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the middle connecting end is provided with a central hollow area, the length of which is set to 40mm-50mm and the width of which is set to 30mm-40mm.

6. A retractor for lips and tongue according to claim 1, characterized in that: The corners of the middle connecting end, the tail handle end, and the traction wing plate are all rounded, and the minimum radius of the rounded corners of the middle connecting end, the tail handle end, and the traction wing plate is set to 0.5mm.

7. A retractor for lips and tongue according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tail handle is located directly behind the middle connecting end, and the length of the tail handle is set to 80mm-100mm. Multiple anti-slip grooves are formed on the outer surface of the tail handle.

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