Which of the following retractor is used for retracting the lingual flap because of close proximity of lingual nerve to mandibular 3rd molar:: (A) Howarth retractor., (B) Austin retractor., (C) L retractor., (D) Any of the above.
Answer is A. 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.