{"product_id":"solmetex-dryshield-mouthpiece-autoclavable-4-pk-small","title":"Solmetex - DryShield Mouthpiece Autoclavable 4\/Pk Small","description":"\u003cul id=\"ItemBullet\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall size; adults with limited opening \u003c\/li\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\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, Small is used for hands-free patient isolation during restorative, hygiene, endodontic, and surgical dental procedures in adults with limited vertical opening, TMJ-related jaw restriction, smaller arch dimensions, or commissure sensitivity where the Medium DryShield mouthpiece creates discomfort, excess bulk at the commissure, or inadequate seating due to the patient's restricted opening capacity. Sharing the identical all-in-one isolation function as the Medium and Large formats, the Small mouthpiece combines HVE suction, bite block support, tongue shielding, cheek retraction, and oral pathway and airway protection in a single autoclavable silicone mouthpiece at a reduced geometry that fits comfortably within the restricted vertical opening and narrower arch width that these patients present with at the chair.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDentists and hygienists who regularly treat patients with limited jaw opening, TMJ disorders, post-surgical restricted mobility, or commissure tenderness find DryShield Small the isolation format that extends hands-free all-in-one isolation to patient populations where the standard Medium format cannot be comfortably placed.\n?\nEach pack contains 4 individual Small autoclavable mouthpieces, each constructed from soft, flexible, clear silicone sized to the Small geometry for limited-opening adult patients. Each mouthpiece includes an interchangeable bite block sized for the Small format, and the bite block can be exchanged with blocks from other DryShield sizes to further customize the vertical opening dimension for patients whose limited opening benefit from a reduced bite block height. Mouthpieces are autoclavable up to 50 times per unit, providing a durable reusable isolation component when reprocessed according to the manufacturer's autoclave protocol between patients.\n?\nDryShield Small mouthpieces work through the same HVE direct-attachment mechanism as all DryShield formats, connecting to the dental unit's existing HVE line and converting it into a hands-free isolation platform with continuous suction through the mouthpiece body throughout the entire procedure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoft flexible silicone construction in the Small geometry allows the mouthpiece to seat within a restricted vertical opening without generating the opening-force resistance that rigid isolation systems produce against limited-mobility jaw muscles, making placement and patient tolerance significantly more comfortable for patients who cannot or will not open to the degree required for standard isolation techniques. Integrated tongue shield deflects the tongue away from the operative field in the restricted access environment that limited-opening patients present, where tongue management without a shield is particularly challenging due to the reduced space between the tongue surface and the operative instruments. Cheek retraction within the mouthpiece body maintains buccal access without requiring the assistant to apply external retraction force against a commissure that may already be under tension from the patient's limited opening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOral pathway and airway protection manages water, debris, and small instrument risk through the suction channel, maintaining safety through the full procedure sequence.\n?\nGeneral dentists treating patients with TMJ disorders, trismus, post-radiation limited opening, and commissure scarring find DryShield Small extends consistent isolation coverage to these patients without improvising with cotton rolls and separate suction management that is particularly difficult in a restricted access field. Hygienists performing scaling and periodontal maintenance on limited-opening patients find the Small format maintains the dry field and tongue control needed for effective posterior scaling access in patients where standard isolation techniques are practically unworkable. Oral surgeons and restorative dentists managing complex cases in restricted-opening patients find the Small mouthpiece significantly improves operative access visibility and field management compared to unassisted isolation in the same patient population.\n?\nDryShield HVE Autoclavable Isolation Mouthpiece, Small gives dental practices a reusable, autoclavable, all-in-one silicone isolation system suited for adult patients with limited vertical opening, TMJ issues, and restricted access presentations, combining HVE suction, bite block, tongue shield, cheek retraction, and airway protection in a Small geometry that fits where Medium cannot, autoclavable up to 50 times, packaged as 4 units per pack.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor dental offices ordering isolation mouthpiece supplies for patients with restricted opening and limited access presentations, DryShield Small delivers the hands-free isolation performance and patient comfort that difficult-access restorative and hygiene workflows require.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solmetex","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":47373783662770,"sku":"SOL-DS-MPS-003","price":106.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7747\/2690\/files\/195133_main.webp?v=1777662617","url":"https:\/\/beyond.frontierdental.com\/products\/solmetex-dryshield-mouthpiece-autoclavable-4-pk-small","provider":"Beyond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}