Sternberg Cheek and Lip Retractor 16cm

Clinical Application

Designed to provide atraumatic retraction and eversion of the lips and buccal mucosa to expose intraoral surgical fields. Commonly used during dental extractions, implant placement, intraoral biopsies, cleft/lip procedures, maxillofacial surgery, and routine ENT work where controlled exposure of the labial and buccal soft tissues is required. The slender profile helps maintain visibility while protecting soft tissues from direct instrument trauma.

Design & Configuration

The handheld configuration gives the operator direct tactile feedback and fine control of placement and pressure. The slim, blunt blades are shaped for soft-tissue eversion and gentle separation of cheek and lip tissue from the operative site, improving visualization and access without obstructing the field. At 16 cm overall length the instrument balances intraoral reach with ergonomic handling for procedures in adult and adolescent patients.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Cheek and lip retractor
• Pattern / model: Sternberg
• Configuration: Handheld retractor with slim retraction blades
• Length: 16 cm
• Tip / jaw pattern: Blunt blades for soft-tissue eversion
• Typical uses: Oral, maxillofacial, dental and ENT soft-tissue retraction
• Material / construction: Stainless steel, reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and resistance to corrosion. Designed for repeated reprocessing and sterilization to support reusable instrument workflows in operating rooms and ambulatory surgery centers.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.

Brand Comparison

Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.

Availability & Returns

• In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
• Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
• Returns: 30-day return policy