Solid-Phase Middeldorpf Cheek Retractor for Enhanced Intraoral Access
The Middeldorpf Cheek Retractor is an essential tool in the maxillofacial and dental surgical kit, specifically engineered for the stable displacement of the cheeks and lips. Functioning as a high-performance buccal shifter, this instrument features a heart-shaped or curved blade that adapts to the anatomical contours of the face, preventing tissue slippage during high-torque maneuvers. Adas Instruments ensures that each soft tissue anchor is balanced for maximum leverage, allowing the surgical assistant to provide a clear, static view of the operative field. We ship USA, Europe & worldwide via DHL, FedEx, and UPS to deliver German steel instruments that surgeons trust for their anatomical efficiency and structural resilience.
Why Maxillofacial Specialists Choose Our Middeldorpf Retractor
- Optic-Vantage Blade Geometry: Features a deep, concave blade design to act as a versatile buccal shifter, ensuring the cheek is retracted both laterally and superiorly for total field visibility.
- Core-Guard Stability: Specifically designed with a sturdy, ergonomic handle to function as a reliable soft tissue anchor, minimizing the physical effort required for prolonged retraction.
- Atraumatic Beveled Edges: The distal rim of the blade is expertly polished to prevent pressure necrosis or mucosal tearing during extended surgical cases.
- Steady-Stance Resilience: Forged from high-tempered surgical stainless steel, engineered to maintain its structural geometry even under heavy muscular resistance.
Primary Surgical Applications
- Exposing the maxillary and mandibular vestibule during orthognathic surgery.
- utilizing the buccal shifter function for the removal of large cysts or intraoral tumors.
- Performing efficient soft tissue anchor maneuvers during bilateral sagittal split osteotomies (BSSO).
- Maintaining clear visualization of the retromolar area for bone graft harvesting.
Technical Specifications Table
| Instrument Type | Middeldorpf Cheek Retractor / Buccal Shifter |
| Blade Sizes | Small (15x20mm), Medium (22x30mm), Large (28x38mm) |
| Total Length | 21 cm to 23 cm Variants |
| Material | Surgical Grade German Stainless Steel |
| Handle Configuration | Solid Flat Handle with Finger Indentations |
| Sterilization | Fully Autoclavable |
| Finish | Satin-Matt (Anti-Reflective) |
| Blade Shape | Deep Concave / Heart-Shaped |
| Quality Standards | CE Marked, ISO 13485 |
| Cleaning | Ultrasonic Safe |
For extensive reconstructive procedures, this retractor is often used alongside Obwegeser and Bauer retractors. View our Maxillofacial Instruments.



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