Tongue Depressors & Laryngeal Mirrors

Tongue depressors, also known as oral spatulas, can be made from wood, plastic, or metal. They are used to gently press the patient’s tongue down during an examination, providing a clear view of the oral cavity.

Metal tongue depressors often feature cut-outs, allowing doctors to see pathological changes that might be hidden by a solid spatula. Single-use wooden or plastic spatulas are usually non-sterile and commonly used by general practitioners, while autoclaveable tongue depressors are primarily used in ENT practices. In our online shop, we offer splinter-free wooden tongue depressors, which can also be used as swab sticks, as well as tongue depressors made from medical-grade stainless steel.

A laryngeal mirror (laryngoscope) consists of a long handle with a small mirror and is typically used together with a diagnostic or headlight. The mirror allows examination of the oral cavity, teeth, gums, throat, and larynx.

Laryngeal mirrors, also called larynx mirrors, are available in different sizes depending on the intended use. A thicker handle improves handling during procedures. In addition to conventional laryngeal mirrors, attachments for lighting systems are available, providing direct illumination of the examination area for a more comfortable inspection. Using a laryngeal mirror, an indirect laryngoscopy can be performed to view the larynx. Our shop also offers other laryngoscopes for patient intubation.

Wide Selection of Tongue Depressors & Laryngeal Mirrors

At Praxisdienst, you can purchase laryngeal mirrors and tongue depressors in various designs suitable for general practitioners, ENT specialists, and dentists at competitive prices. In our online shop, you will also find other dental instruments such as cheek retractors and mouth mirrors.

In the overview of our Instruments category, you can find practical instrument sets, sterilisation products, and additional operating theatre supplies.