Illuminated mouth mirror, retractor and tongue depressor

[drsnehamaheshwari]

 Illuminated mouth prop

Another object of the present invention is to provide an inexpensively operated micro-fluorescent circular light, recessed on an inwardly facing side of the ring, for maximum light to light up the entire mouth without the need for high power external lamps which are expensive to operate, often ineffective, and provide heat and a glare in the patients’ eyes.

One more object of the present invention is to provide a sanitized replaceable rubber guard around the outside of the ring to receive the teeth of the patient to prevent damage to the teeth biting on the ring.

An additional object of the present invention is to provide a concave recess around the outer perimeter of the ring covered by the rubber guard to receive the teeth of the patient in the rubber covered recess to hold the ring securely while preventing damage to the teeth.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a removable annular micro-fluorescent light and replaceable rubber guard which can both be removed after use to sanitize the ring and then the light and a new sanitized rubber guard installed for use with a new patient providing an easy-to-use and sanitize annular mouth prop.

In brief, the mouth prop of the present invention comprises a minimal thin ring, configured for a wide range of mouth sizes, having an outer concave trough for receiving the teeth and a large circular central opening encircled by a metal reinforced plastic frame with an annular micro fluorescent light attached to an inward facing side of the frame and an outer sanitized replaceable rubber guard that surrounds the frame. The light and outer rubber guard are removed for sanitizing the ring after each use and the light and a new sanitized rubber guard placed on the ring for a new patient.

An advantage of the present invention is that it maintains a patient’s mouth fully open and provides a maximum central viewing area for a dentist to see the teeth needing attention.

Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides an inexpensively operated micro-fluorescent circular light for maximum light of the entire mouth.

One more advantage of the present invention is that it provides a sanitized replaceable rubber guard to prevent damage to the teeth biting on the ring.

An additional advantage of the present invention is that it receives the teeth of the patient securely while preventing damage to the teeth.

A further advantage of the present invention is that it provides an easy-to-use and sanitize annular biting block.