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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Which of the following retractor is used for retracting the lingual flap because of close proximity of lingual nerve to mandibular 3rd molar:
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The correct answer is  Howarth's retractor:  Howarth's elevator can be used for retracting the lingual flap because of close proximity of the lingual nerve in relation to the impacted third molar.