Mouth prop

Mechanical restrain which protect the patient from injury that could occur during the procedure due to sudden & unexpected closing of the mouth

Indications

Long appointments General anesthesia Physical conditions

Paralyzed face Spastic child Trismus

Trauma

Mouth Props

Molts Mouth gag

Mackersons prop

Fiersco

Markel

Molt's mouth gag

Adult Scissor like handle

Ratchet release
Child Hinged

Silicone Tip cover Infant

Mackerson's Prop
Bite block Thermoplastic Vulanizate Types

Friescos prop Markels prop Modifications prop

Placement

Three sided grooved disposable MP

Bib clips and chains

With saliva ejector holder Brush shaped

With Tongue protector

LED prop Isolite

Lumiprop

Other mouth props

Metal mouth prop

Tongue blade

Door rubber stopper

Napkins

Custom made bite blocks Nu Block Polycarbonate Coated with Foam Collapsible finger guards Metal Tailors thimbles Rubber dog toys Open Wide Disposable Mouth Rests

Disadvantages

Physical injury to the patients

Research mental retardation 1986)

(Spear Applied

Fractured teeth Respiratory distress Soft tissue injuries

(Kelly JR Jr. of

Psychological effect on patients

pedodontics 1976)

Physical injury to the staff

mental retardation 1987)

(Hill J J Applied Research