Provided herein is a retraction device for retracting soft tissue from the dentalsurfaces in the oral cavity of a patient. The retraction device is comprised ofa topology conformable structure, where the topology conformable structureis adaptable to be delivered to the oral cavity in a constrained shape. The devicecan then undergo a conformation change in the oral cavity, where the device transformsinto its unconstrained shape. The unconstrained shape of the device createsa useable working field in the oral cavity. The useable working field can provideincreased accessibility to and/or visibility within the oral cavity. Also providedherein are methods for using the device and kits.
