Dental And Oral Surgery Retractors In Germany
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
Clinics and distributors in Germany can buy surgical retractors directly from Equate, which lists 63 references. In 2019, an estimated 11.7% of people aged 20 and over in Germany were edentulous (WHO).
Key points
- Surgical retractors are class Ir devices under EU MDR 2017/745.
- At the end of 2024, there was on average one treating dentist for every 1,137 inhabitants in Germany (BZÄK).
Dentists in Germany at a glance
- Practising dentists: 69,339 (2014) to 71,983 (2024)
- +3.8% since 2014
- Practising dentists: 69,339 (2014) to 71,983 (2024)
- Eurostat (dataset hlth_rs_prs2, Health personnel), 2024
- Germany had 103,998 dentists in total, of whom 73,511 were professionally active (German Dental Association, BZÄK).
- 103,998
- Germany had 103,998 dentists in total, of whom 73,511 were professionally active (German Dental Association, BZÄK).
- Bundeszahnärztekammer (BZÄK), 2024
- At the end of 2024, there was on average one treating dentist for every 1,137 inhabitants in Germany (BZÄK).
- 1,137
- At the end of 2024, there was on average one treating dentist for every 1,137 inhabitants in Germany (BZÄK).
- Bundeszahnärztekammer (BZÄK), 2024
- In Germany, 43,663 dentists worked self-employed in their own practice (BZÄK).
- 43,663
- In Germany, 43,663 dentists worked self-employed in their own practice (BZÄK).
- Bundeszahnärztekammer (BZÄK), 2024
- dental schools listed
- 30
- dental schools listed
- Equate research
- Untreated caries, age 5+31.7%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+27.4%
- No natural teeth, 20+11.7%
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 Germany stock?
- Langenbeck retractor
- Hook and rake retractors
- Tongue retractors and depressors
How should surgical retractors be cleaned and sterilised in Germany?
In 2021, the largest government health financing scheme covered 90% of Germany's population, according to the WHO oral health country profile (WHO).
What shapes demand for surgical retractors in Germany?
At the end of 2024, there was on average one treating dentist for every 1,137 inhabitants in Germany (BZÄK).
In Germany, 43,663 dentists worked self-employed in their own practice (BZÄK).
Popular Equate dental and oral surgery retractors for Germany
All products
surgical retractors
Langenbeck Retractor 40x11 mm 21 cm
EI-0404
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
Where do dental students in Germany learn to use surgical retractors?
Surgical retractors are part of clinical training at Germany's 30 dental schools, including University of Giessen and University of Göttingen.
Which surgical retractors does Equate supply to Germany?
Local guides: Freiburg im Breisgau, Giessen and Göttingen.
Why do dentists in Germany need surgical retractors?
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.
Why do practices in Germany buy surgical retractors from Equate?
- Clinics in Germany can request samples and a quote before committing to a full order.
- Direct from the manufacturer: practices in Germany order 63 surgical retractors references without a distributor mark-up in between.
Equate data
The Equate dental and oral surgery retractors range for Germany
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 Germany
- 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 · DACH
Ahmed Wali
Regional Executive, Stuttgart, Germany
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Germany buy surgical retractors directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Germany. The Regional Executive for DACH handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
Which regulation covers surgical retractors in Germany?
Reusable surgical instruments in Germany 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)
- Bundeszahnärztekammer (BZÄK) (2024)
- 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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