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Mirrors designed for use as a handheld instrument. These mirrors typically consist of a small glass or metallic device whose surface is sufficiently polished to reflect an image of an object placed in front of it; the mirror usually includes an adjustable hard or flexible shaft, and a handle. Some handheld mirrors come with an additional finger loop on the shaft to aid in holding and manipulating the mirror. Mirrors may be supplied as square or oval double-sided, break-resistant devices. Dedicated handheld mirrors are available for examination, therapeutic, and/or surgical purposes in a variety of clinical specialties including but not limited to dental, middle ear, larynx/pharynx, and nasal procedures.
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