RETRACTION INSTRUMENT FOR ORAL SURGERY HAVING INTEGRAL SUCTION MODULATOR

摘要

Embodiments of an instrument for retraction and suction during performance of an oral procedure are disclosed herein. In general, the instrument is profiled so as to operate as a retractor during use. Further, the instrument has a central passage and an end configured for attachment to a suction device. In this way, the instrument operates to provide suction for removal of, e.g., bone slurry, blood, saliva, debris, and irrigant, during an oral procedure. The suction is modulated using a port that remains uncovered when suction is not desired and that is covered by a user's finger when suction is desired.