Max Plus | The FERGUSSON ACKLAND MOUTH GAG is a surgical instrument used primarily in dental, oral, and maxillofacial surgeries. Here's a breakdown of its key features and uses:
Purpose:
It's designed to keep a patient's mouth open during surgical procedures.
It separates the upper and lower dental arches, providing access to the oral cavity.
Features:
Serrated Jaws: The jaws have serrations to grip the teeth securely, preventing slippage.
Ratcheted Mechanism: It typically features a ratcheted system that allows the surgeon to adjust and maintain the desired mouth opening.
Stainless Steel Construction: It's usually made of stainless steel for durability, sterilization, and corrosion resistance.
plier grip handles.
Applications:
Dental procedures.
Tonsillectomies.
Other oral and maxillofacial surgeries.
Procedures where an endotracheal tube is being used, to prevent the patient from biting the tube.
In essence, the Fergusson-Ackland Mouth Gag is a tool that provides surgeons with a stable and controlled way to keep a patient's mouth open during various procedures.