{"product_id":"cheek-retractor-45-35mm-black-coated","title":"Cheek Retractor Double Ended 45\/35mm, Black Coated","description":"\u003cp\u003eA double-ended cheek retractor with 45mm and 35mm working ends and a matt black coated finish, used to hold back the cheek and lips for clearer visibility and a drier working field during restorative and surgical procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual 45mm and 35mm curved ends for different access needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, rounded edges on both working ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatt black coated finish for easy identification on the tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece design, 11.5cm overall length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel, autoclavable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is a cheek retractor used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt holds the cheek and lips clear of the working area, improving visibility and keeping the field drier during treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhen would I use the 45mm end vs the 35mm end?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe larger 45mm end suits general retraction, while the smaller 35mm end is useful in tighter spaces or for smaller mouths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does the black coating do?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt adds a dark finish over the steel that makes the retractor easy to pick out from standard steel instruments on the tray. The shape and sizes are the same as our uncoated steel version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat material is this instrument made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is made from stainless steel with a black coated finish, and it is autoclavable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommonly used alongside mouth mirrors and suction during routine restorative work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso available in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cheek-retractor-double-ended-4535mm-retractors-id\"\u003euncoated stainless steel\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frontpage\"\u003eSurgery range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTRUDENTAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54499103408465,"sku":"152246BK","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/9139\/4897\/files\/cheek-retractor-black-1-hero.jpg?v=1790826433","url":"https:\/\/theinstrudental.co.uk\/products\/cheek-retractor-45-35mm-black-coated","provider":"InstruDental","version":"1.0","type":"link"}