The rodent mouth gag provides a safe means of holding open the
jaws of virtually all rodent and rabbit species. The wide range of
adjustments ensures that the instrument can be adapted to the
particular anatomical conditions, while also enabling the veterinary surgeon to adopt a comfortable posture. Tooth trimming is easy
to perform on sedated animals even for a single operator because
the animal is secured in the optimal position.
Simultaneous pressure on the upper and lower jaw minimises the
risk of injury. Even in rodents with short, missing or malpositioned
teeth, the jaws are easily opened, since the mouth opener is positioned behind the teeth. At the same time, this techniques give
a better view of the oral cavity and also makes it easier to use the
cheek dilator and other instruments for the dental treatment of
rodents.