{"product_id":"solmetex-dryshield-mouthpiece-autoclavable-4-pk-medium","title":"Solmetex - DryShield Mouthpiece Autoclavable 4\/Pk Medium","description":"\u003cul id=\"ItemBullet\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft flexible silicone; HVE, bite block, tongue shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheek retractor and airway protection in one mouthpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium size; adults with standard vertical opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutoclavable up to 50 times; interchangeable bite blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttaches directly to HVE; hands-free continuous suction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 4 per Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp id=\"LongDesc\" class=\"richp\"\u003eDryShield HVE Autoclavable Isolation Mouthpiece, All-in-One, Medium is indicated for hands-free patient isolation during restorative, hygiene, endodontic, and surgical dental procedures in general and specialty dental practice where a single autoclavable silicone mouthpiece simultaneously provides high-volume evacuation suction, bite block support, tongue shielding, cheek retraction, and oral pathway and airway protection without requiring separate isolation components to be placed and managed individually during the clinical procedure. Medium size is recommended for adult patients with standard vertical opening and fully erupted permanent dentition where the Medium mouthpiece geometry achieves comfortable seating, consistent HVE suction positioning, and complete tongue and cheek coverage across the working quadrant without the oversized bulk of the Large format or the undersized coverage of the Small.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDentists, hygienists, and dental assistants who use four-handed dentistry and value operatory efficiency find DryShield Medium the isolation system that eliminates cotton roll management, reduces assistant involvement in isolation maintenance, and keeps the operative field consistently dry throughout the appointment.\n?\nEach pack contains 4 individual Medium autoclavable mouthpieces, each constructed from soft, flexible, clear silicone that conforms comfortably to the patient's oral anatomy and bite position during placement without the rigidity that firmer materials introduce at the commissure and tongue contact zones during extended isolation periods. Each mouthpiece includes an interchangeable bite block sized for the Medium format, which can be exchanged with bite blocks from other DryShield sizes to fine-tune the vertical opening dimension for patients whose anatomy benefits from a different bite block height than the standard Medium provides. Mouthpieces are autoclavable up to 50 times per unit, providing a durable, long-service reusable isolation component when reprocessed according to the manufacturer's autoclave protocol between patients.\n?\nDryShield mouthpieces work by attaching directly to the dental unit's existing HVE line without requiring a separate suction unit or adapter system, converting the standard HVE connection into a hands-free isolation platform that maintains continuous suction through the mouthpiece body throughout the entire procedure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe integrated tongue shield covers the lingual surface of the working quadrant and deflects the tongue away from the operative area, reducing tongue interference with instrument access and eliminating the need for the dental assistant to hold retraction against the tongue during suction. Cheek retractor geometry built into the mouthpiece body holds the buccal mucosa away from the operative field, improving buccal access visibility and reducing soft tissue interference during instrumentation. Oral pathway protection prevents swallowing or aspiration of water, debris, and small instruments that the HVE flow manages through the suction channel, maintaining airway safety throughout the procedure without requiring the assistant to monitor the field specifically for this risk.\n?\nGeneral dentists performing Class I through V composite restorations, crown preparations, and cementation procedures find DryShield Medium eliminates the cotton roll replacement, re-isolation, and assistant suction management steps that interrupt the operative sequence in conventional isolation setups.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDental hygienists performing scaling, root planing, and prophylaxis find the continuous HVE suction through the mouthpiece keeps the field clear of irrigant and debris without requiring the assistant to manage the suction tip independently. Endodontists and restorative dentists who work without an assistant find DryShield's hands-free design provides the isolation support that four-handed dentistry delivers without requiring a second pair of hands at the chair.\n?\nDryShield HVE Autoclavable Isolation Mouthpiece, Medium gives dental practices a reusable, autoclavable, all-in-one silicone isolation system that combines HVE suction, bite block, tongue shield, cheek retraction, and airway protection in a single Medium-sized mouthpiece suited for adult patients with standard vertical opening, autoclavable up to 50 times, and packaged in a 4-unit pack for active practice use. For dental offices ordering isolation system components and HVE mouthpiece supplies, DryShield Medium delivers the hands-free isolation performance and patient comfort that efficient restorative and hygiene workflows require.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solmetex","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":47373811876018,"sku":"SOL-DS-MPM-004","price":110.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7747\/2690\/files\/195132_main.webp?v=1777662844","url":"https:\/\/beyond.frontierdental.com\/products\/solmetex-dryshield-mouthpiece-autoclavable-4-pk-medium","provider":"Beyond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}