Dental And Oral Surgery Retractors In Sweden
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
In Sweden, Equate supplies 63 surgical retractors references directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors. In 2019, an estimated 36.1% of people aged 5 and over in Sweden had untreated caries of permanent teeth (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
Key points
- Surgical retractors are class Ir devices under EU MDR 2017/745.
- Between 2021 and 2024, the share of 12-year-olds in Sweden with no caries rose from 69% to 73% (Socialstyrelsen).
Dentists in Sweden at a glance
- Practising dentists: 7,898 (2014) to 8,465 (2024)
- +7.2% since 2014
- Practising dentists: 7,898 (2014) to 8,465 (2024)
- Eurostat (dataset hlth_rs_prs2, Health personnel), 2024
- In 2016, Sweden had 8,077 dentists, or 8.2 per 10,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile, National Health Workforce Accounts).
- 8.2
- In 2016, Sweden had 8,077 dentists, or 8.2 per 10,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile, National Health Workforce Accounts).
- World Health Organization, 2016
- dental schools listed
- 4
- dental schools listed
- Equate research
- Untreated caries, age 5+36.1%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+20.5%
- No natural teeth, 20+11.3%
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 Sweden stock?
- Lip retractors
- Self-retaining retractors
- Mouth gags
What are surgical retractors used for in Sweden?
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.
What is the Sweden market like for surgical retractors?
Between 2021 and 2024, the share of 12-year-olds in Sweden with no caries rose from 69% to 73% (Socialstyrelsen).
Between 2021 and 2024, the share of 6-year-olds in Sweden with no caries rose from 78% to 83% (Socialstyrelsen).
Popular Equate dental and oral surgery retractors for Sweden
All products
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
surgical retractors
Cawood-Minnesota Tongue Retractor
EI-0390
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
Where do dental students in Sweden learn to use surgical retractors?
Students at Karolinska Institutet, Dental programme and University of Gothenburg, Dental programme and 2 other Sweden dental schools train with surgical retractors in their clinical years.
Which surgical retractors does Equate supply to Sweden?
Local guides: Gothenburg, Malmö and Stockholm.
How should surgical retractors be cleaned and sterilised in Sweden?
In Sweden, dental care is free up to and including the year a person turns 19 (1177).
Why do practices in Sweden buy surgical retractors from Equate?
- A named Regional Executive for Nordics & Scandinavia handles quotes, samples and volume pricing for public dental services and private clinics and university clinics in Sweden.
- Samples are available, so a clinic in Sweden can test an instrument before ordering in volume.
Equate data
The Equate dental and oral surgery retractors range for Sweden
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 Sweden
- 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 · Nordics & Scandinavia
Hassan Nazir
Regional Executive, Helsinki, Finland
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Sweden buy surgical retractors directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Sweden. The Regional Executive for Nordics & Scandinavia handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
Which regulation covers surgical retractors in Sweden?
Reusable surgical instruments in Sweden 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)
- 1177 (2026)
- Socialstyrelsen (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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