Dental And Oral Surgery Retractors In Estonia
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
In Estonia, Equate supplies 63 surgical retractors references directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors. In 2019, an estimated 31.6% of people aged 5 and over in Estonia had untreated caries of permanent teeth (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
Key points
- Surgical retractors are class Ir devices under EU MDR 2017/745.
- In 2019, an estimated 12.2% of people aged 20 and over in Estonia had lost all their natural teeth (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
Dentists in Estonia at a glance
- Practising dentists: 1,223 (2014) to 1,434 (2024)
- +17.3% since 2014
- Practising dentists: 1,223 (2014) to 1,434 (2024)
- Eurostat (dataset hlth_rs_prs2, Health personnel), 2024
- In 2018, Estonia had 1,277 dentists, or 9.7 per 10,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile, National Health Workforce Accounts).
- 9.7
- In 2018, Estonia had 1,277 dentists, or 9.7 per 10,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile, National Health Workforce Accounts).
- World Health Organization, 2018
- dental schools listed
- 1
- dental schools listed
- Equate research
- Untreated caries, age 5+31.6%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+20.6%
- No natural teeth, 20+12.2%
The dark line marks the median of Equate's 22 markets. Source: WHO Oral Health Country Profiles 2022 (2019 estimates).
Which types of surgical retractors do clinics in Estonia stock?
- Mouth gags
- Minnesota retractor
- Austin retractor
What are surgical retractors used for in Estonia?
A dental retractor is a hand instrument that holds the cheek, lips, tongue or a surgical flap away from the area being treated. See the full guide to dental and Oral Surgery Retractors.
Where do dental students in Estonia learn to use surgical retractors?
Students at University of Tartu, Institute of Dentistry train with surgical retractors in their clinical years.
Popular Equate dental and oral surgery retractors for Estonia
All products
surgical retractors
Jennings Mouth Gag Retractor - 13 cm
EI-2251
surgical retractors
Lip Retractor 14 cm - Wire Frame
EI-2332
surgical retractors
Desmarres Retractor 9 x 9 mm Blade - 14.5 cm
EI-2474
surgical retractors
Austin Retractor
EI-2734
surgical retractors
Minnesota Retractor, Large
EI-2736
surgical retractors
Sharp Senn-Miller Retractor 5x20mm
EI-0380
surgical retractors
Brunings Tongue Retractor 19cm
EI-0387
surgical retractors
Minnesota Retractor Small
EI-0388
How should surgical retractors be cleaned and sterilised in Estonia?
In Estonia, all insured adults can receive a dental care benefit of EUR 60 a year, with the patient paying at least 50% of the treatment invoice (Estonian Health Insurance Fund).
What is the Estonia market like for surgical retractors?
In 2019, an estimated 12.2% of people aged 20 and over in Estonia had lost all their natural teeth (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
In 2020, the age-standardised incidence of lip and oral cavity cancer in Estonia was 3.0 per 100,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
Why do practices in Estonia buy surgical retractors from Equate?
- Buyers in Estonia deal with the manufacturer itself, choosing from 63 surgical retractors references.
- Every instrument is passivated stainless steel, ultrasonically cleaned, shape-, boil- and performance-tested and individually packed.
Equate data
The Equate dental and oral surgery retractors range for Estonia
Catalogue explorer: 63 references
| Pattern | References | Figures | Handles | Coatings | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Retractors | 3 | — | — | — | EI-0388EI-2736 |
| Austin Retractors | 5 | — | — | — | EI-2349EI-2477 |
| Langenbeck Retractors | 10 | — | — | — | EI-0403EI-0404 |
| Tissue Retractors | 24 | Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 | knurled, solid | — | EI-0371EI-0372 |
| Tongue Retractors | 5 | — | — | — | EI-0387EI-0389 |
| Lip Retractors | 6 | — | — | — | EI-2332EI-2335 |
| Self-Retaining Retractors | 2 | — | — | — | EI-2246EI-2247 |
| Mouth Gagschildren | 8 | — | — | — | EI-2250EI-2251 |
Starter kit for a new practice in Estonia
- Minnesota retractor:Minnesota Retractor SmallEI-0388
- Austin retractor:Austin RetractorEI-2734
- Tongue retractor:Brunings Tongue Retractor 19cmEI-0387
- Mouth gag:Jennings Mouth Gag Retractor - 11 cmEI-2250
What buyers search for (all English-language markets Equate tracks)
About 20,900 searches a month across 85 related terms.
- cheek retractors5,000
- austin retractor500
- cheek retractors dental500
- dental mouth gag500
- dental retractors500
- dental tongue retractor500
Your Regional Executive · Baltics
Hassan Nazir
Regional Executive, Helsinki, Finland
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Estonia buy surgical retractors directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Estonia. The Regional Executive for Baltics handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
Which regulation covers surgical retractors in Estonia?
Reusable surgical instruments in Estonia fall under the EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 as class I devices with reprocessing requirements (class Ir).
References
- World Health Organization (2019)
- Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices, Article 52(7) and Annex VIII (2017)
- Estonian Health Insurance Fund (2026)
- Hupp JR, Ellis E, Tucker MR. Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Elsevier (instrumentation for basic oral surgery; principles of routine exodontia)
- Boyd LRB. Dental Instruments: A Pocket Guide. Elsevier
- Kohn WG, et al. Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings, 2003. MMWR 52(RR-17), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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