Use of intraoral flap retractors during lower third molar surgery - National Survey
Retraction of intraoral mucoperiosteal flaps during lower third molar surgery is essential, primarily to protect the flap and adjacent soft tissues from iatrogenic injury, and improve visibility and access of the surgical field. Several different instruments for intraoral flap retraction/protection are available on the market, each with their own benefits and drawbacks. The aim of this project is to determine current national practice for use of intraoral flap retractors during lower third molar surgery and identify any potential drawbacks of the widely used retractors.

We would be grateful if you could spare a few minutes to complete this survey. Please note your agreement to complete this survey will be regarded as consent for use of the data for research and publication purposes. All responses will be kept anonymous.

If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the project team using the following e-mail address: flapretractorsurvey@gmail.com 

Kind Regards,

Flap Retractor Project team
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Please indicate which geographical region you work in, or if you prefer, provide the first part of your work postcode (outward code) as 'other'. Multiple selections are possible. *
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Please rank the following intraoral flap retractor based on your preference for use during lower third molar surgery: *
Minnesota Retractor
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Please rank the following intraoral flap retractors based on your preference for use during lower third molar surgery: *
Ward Double Ended Cheek Retractor
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Please rank the following intraoral flap retractors based on your preference for use during lower third molar surgery: *
(Bowdler-Henry) Rake Retractor
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used most frequently
Please rank the following intraoral flap retractors based on your preference for use during lower third molar surgery: *
Kay Austin Retractor
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Please rank the following intraoral flap retractors based on your preference for use during lower third molar surgery: *
Langenbeck Retractor
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Please select the most appropriate statement(s) which you feel best relate to the use of each instrument during lower third molar surgery (please select all that apply): *
Comfort to hold/handle
Protection of soft tissues from drill
Retraction & visibility to surgical field
Ease of drill placement over top of retractor & ergonomics
Stability of retractor once in place
Instrument not used
None of these
Minnesota Retractor
Ward Double Ended Cheek Retractor
(Bowdler-Henry) Rake Retractor
Kay Austin Retractor
Langenbeck Retractor
In the next section, please highlight any disadvantages (in terms of instrument use and/or design) of the listed retractors during lower third molar surgery. If you do not feel there are any disadvantages, please state 'none' in the response box.
Disadvantage(s) of Minnesota Retractor: *
Disadvantage(s) of Ward Double Ended Cheek Retractor: *
Disadvantage(s) of (Bowdler-Henry) Rake Retractor: *
Disadvantage(s) of Kay Austin Retractor: *
Disadvantage(s) of Langenbeck Retractor: *
Are there any additional features of an intraoral flap retractor that you would like to see incorporated into the design of a new one? *
Please state any additional instruments / retractors you may use to retract/protect an intraoral flap during lower third molar surgery that has not been listed above:
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