When selecting a retractor for whitening, assess size, required access, material, photography workflow and the instructions for both the whitening system and retractor.
1 What a whitening retractor needs to do
- Provide the access required by the chosen whitening protocol.
- Offer a size whose seating can be assessed individually.
- Have current instructions for use available.
- Fit the photography workflow if documentation is taken.
2 Material and seating
VisionButler is a silicone retractor. Assess seating, tolerance and suitability for the specific whitening system individually; this article does not replace either product’s instructions.
3 The photo advantage
The black variant offers a matte black area that can be included as a dark background in a photography workflow. Verify the result with your lighting and camera settings; more in our dental photography article.
4 Cost across a whitening caseload
Compare costs using your actual procedure count, current prices and your own operating costs. Our cost comparison provides a neutral worksheet.
5 Which size
Choose S, M or L individually according to seating, access and patient feedback; see the size guide.
Conclusion
When choosing, consider the required retraction, individual tolerance, photography workflow and costs based on your own data. View the VisionButler variants.