$56.99

• Single-use disposable; not autoclavable; no reprocessing
• Medium; teens to adults with permanent 2nd molars
• Soft flexible material; tongue shield; airway protection
• Cheek retractor; HVE suction; all-in-one isolation
• Latex-free; compatible with DryShield DS1 system
• Quantity: 20 per Pack

DryShield Single-Use HVE Isolation Mouthpiece, Medium is indicated for hands-free patient isolation during restorative, hygiene, endodontic, and surgical dental procedures in practices that prefer a per-patient disposable isolation mouthpiece format over the autoclavable reusable format, where a new mouthpiece is placed for each patient and discarded after the appointment without requiring reprocessing, sterilization, or autoclave cycling between uses. Delivering the same all-in-one isolation function as the DryShield autoclavable mouthpiece in a single-use format, the Medium single-use mouthpiece combines HVE suction, bite block support, tongue shielding, cheek retraction, and oral pathway and airway protection in one soft flexible mouthpiece that attaches to the DryShield DS1 adapter for continuous hands-free isolation throughout the procedure.

Dental practices that prioritize per-patient disposable infection control protocols, operate in high-volume settings where mouthpiece reprocessing time is a workflow constraint, or prefer single-use to eliminate autoclave cycling of isolation components find DryShield Single-Use Medium the isolation format that delivers the full DryShield clinical benefit without a reusable component at the patient contact point. ? Each pack contains 20 individual Medium single-use mouthpieces sized for teens to adults with existing permanent second molars, covering the standard adult and older adolescent patient population across general and specialty dental practice. Medium geometry is the broadest-fit adult size in the DryShield single-use line, suited for patients with standard vertical opening and full permanent dentition where the mouthpiece seats comfortably at the commissure and achieves complete tongue, cheek, and airway coverage across the working quadrant. These mouthpieces are single-use only and must not be autoclaved, sterilized, or reused between patients.

Reprocessing or reuse of single-use mouthpieces is strictly prohibited and would compromise the material integrity and isolation function of the mouthpiece as well as the infection control protocol the single-use format is designed to support. ? DryShield Single-Use Mouthpieces work through the same all-in-one isolation mechanism as the autoclavable format, attaching to the DryShield DS1 adapter by sliding and twisting the mouthpiece onto the connector until it locks into position, establishing continuous HVE suction through the mouthpiece body from the moment of patient placement. Multiple holes and passageways throughout the mouthpiece body assist with continuous removal of water, saliva, and procedural debris from the oral cavity without requiring the assistant to direct a suction tip across the operative field. Integrated tongue shield deflects the tongue away from the operative site and maintains tongue control throughout the appointment.

Cheek retractor elements built into the mouthpiece maintain buccal tissue retraction for improved lateral access and visibility. Oral pathway shield prevents debris and water ingestion, and the airway protection design reduces the risk of aspiration of procedural materials through the suction channel during active treatment. ? Practices operating in high patient volume environments find the single-use format eliminates the autoclave processing, packaging, and tracking steps required for reusable mouthpieces, replacing the reprocessing workflow with a simple discard after each patient appointment. Dental hygienists performing a full daily hygiene schedule find the single-use format supports consistent per-patient isolation without mouthpiece availability constraints that can arise when autoclave cycle times limit reusable mouthpiece turnover during back-to-back appointment scheduling.

General dentists and specialists who use DryShield isolation across varied procedure types find the Medium single-use format provides the full isolation function for teen and adult patients without requiring a separate reprocessing protocol for the mouthpiece component. ? DryShield Single-Use HVE Isolation Mouthpiece, Medium gives dental practices a per-patient disposable isolation format that delivers the full DryShield all-in-one suction, bite block, tongue shield, cheek retraction, and airway protection function for teen and adult patients in a latex-free, soft flexible mouthpiece that requires no reprocessing after use. For dental offices ordering single-use isolation mouthpiece supplies for active daily clinical use, the 20-pack Medium format delivers the infection control simplicity and isolation performance that per-patient disposable workflows require.