A method and apparatus to remove spatter and aerosol during dental procedures with may feature a deflector mounted upon a mouthpiece structure that directs emitted aerosols and spatter into a narrower cone for easier collection and evacuation. The mouthpiece may also serve as a cheek retractor and as an oral suction apparatus during a procedure. Increasing collection cup size and providing negative airflow will also improve the control of spatter and aerosol.

A method and apparatus to remove spatter and aerosol during dental procedures with may feature a deflector mounted upon a mouthpiece structure that directs emitted aerosols and spatter into a narrower cone for easier collection and evacuation. The mouthpiece may also serve as a cheek retractor and as an oral suction apparatus during a procedure. Increasing collection cup size and providing negative airflow will also improve the control of spatter and aerosol.

A dental device to be placed in the oral cavity between the lower teeth and the tongue for use as a combined saliva/fluids ejector and tongue deflector/retractor in dental treatments, comprising: a substantially flat head portion with hollow tubing on a portion of its periphery, and suction holes (preferably oval-shaped and protected from soft tissue entrapment by raised ribs) and in communication with the hollow tubing; a body portion provided with a bore and a ratchet mechanism, the bore in communication at its upper end with the hollow tubing and at its lower end with a suction system; and an arm having a collar adapted to adjustably engage with and disengage from the teeth of the ratchet mechanism. The cross sections of the collar and ratchet mechanism portion of the body are essentially square in shape.

A dental device to be placed in the oral cavity between the lower teeth and the tongue for use as a combined saliva/fluids ejector and tongue deflector/retractor in dental treatments, comprising: a substantially flat head portion with hollow tubing on a portion of its periphery, and suction holes (preferably oval-shaped and protected from soft tissue entrapment by raised ribs) and in communication with the hollow tubing; a body portion provided with a bore and a ratchet mechanism, the bore in communication at its upper end with the hollow tubing and at its lower end with a suction system; and an arm having a collar adapted to adjustably engage with and disengage from the teeth of the ratchet mechanism. The cross sections of the collar and ratchet mechanism portion of the body are essentially square in shape.

A protection device for use in oral surgery. The device comprises; a body having a first part which locates outside a patient's mouth and a second part which, during use, locates inside the mouth. The body is arranged such that at least a part of the body is resiliency deformable to enable manual shaping to accommodate an anatomical shape of at least part of a patient's mouth, thereby providing a physical barrier between surgical instrumentation and a patient's soft tissue.

A protection device for use in oral surgery. The device comprises; a body having a first part which locates outside a patient's mouth and a second part which, during use, locates inside the mouth. The body is arranged such that at least a part of the body is resiliency deformable to enable manual shaping to accommodate an anatomical shape of at least part of a patient's mouth, thereby providing a physical barrier between surgical instrumentation and a patient's soft tissue.

A dental apparatus for insertion within a person's mouth, in combination with a suction device is provided. The dental apparatus includes a cheek retractor having a pair of wings shaped and adapted to conform to a periphery of a person's mouth and a linking element extending between the pair of arcuate wings. The linking element enabling movement of the pair of wings relative to one another and to bias the arcuate wings into a spaced-apart position, where the arcuate wings are adapted to apply an outwardly oriented force on the cheeks to maintain the cheeks and lips retracted. The apparatus also includes a connection assembly having one or more tubing elements connected to the cheek retractor proximate the arcuate wings and being operatively connected to the suction device, with the suction device being operable to provide suction to a surrounding area of the cheek retractor via the tubing elements.

A dental apparatus for insertion within a person's mouth, in combination with a suction device is provided. The dental apparatus includes a cheek retractor having a pair of wings shaped and adapted to conform to a periphery of a person's mouth and a linking element extending between the pair of arcuate wings. The linking element enabling movement of the pair of wings relative to one another and to bias the arcuate wings into a spaced-apart position, where the arcuate wings are adapted to apply an outwardly oriented force on the cheeks to maintain the cheeks and lips retracted. The apparatus also includes a connection assembly having one or more tubing elements connected to the cheek retractor proximate the arcuate wings and being operatively connected to the suction device, with the suction device being operable to provide suction to a surrounding area of the cheek retractor via the tubing elements.

A system for lip retraction and aerosol reduction, including a mouthpiece with an integrated single-lip retractor and aerosol suction head, single-lip internal retentive wings and external retentive wings configured to support and secure the mouthpiece in a mouth of a patient, and comfort retention notches formed between the internal retentive wings and external retentive wings to enhance comfort of the patient and to secure the mouthpiece in the mouth of the patient. The system includes a High-Volume Evacuator (HVE) valve stem configured for attachment to an HVE suction tube to provide suction for the aerosol reduction.

A system for lip retraction and aerosol reduction, including a mouthpiece with an integrated single-lip retractor and aerosol suction head, single-lip internal retentive wings and external retentive wings configured to support and secure the mouthpiece in a mouth of a patient, and comfort retention notches formed between the internal retentive wings and external retentive wings to enhance comfort of the patient and to secure the mouthpiece in the mouth of the patient. The system includes a High-Volume Evacuator (HVE) valve stem configured for attachment to an HVE suction tube to provide suction for the aerosol reduction.