Lingual nerve retractor (subperiosteal or Free's) vs No retractor
Temporary altered tongue, chin, or lip sensation · Adults with mandibular third molars requiring removal
Lingual nerve retractor (subperiosteal or Free's) led to higher temporary altered tongue, chin, or lip sensation compared with no retractor; GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
- Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes~1 month · retractor vs no retractorOR 4.18 [1.75, 9.98]3 studies · 735 participantsGRADE not reported