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    • Dental Surgery
    • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    Background:

    • Conventional straight elevators present challenges in accessing third molars for patients with specific anatomical limitations.
    • Abrasions around the mouth corners and thick buccal mucosa can complicate third molar extraction procedures.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and evaluate a modified straight elevator, termed the P Elevator, designed for improved approach and accessibility.
    • To address the limitations of conventional elevators in patients with mouth corner abrasions and thick buccal mucosa.

    Main Methods:

    • Modification of a conventional straight elevator's shank into a 'U' shape, resembling the English letter 'P', creating the P Elevator.
    • The P Elevator's design accommodates buccal soft tissues and mouth angles, facilitating easier manipulation.
    • Description of the P Elevator's application in successful third molar extractions.

    Main Results:

    • The P Elevator was used in 200 third molar extractions, including cases with mouth corner abrasions (23 patients) and thick buccal mucosa (11 patients).
    • Successful outcomes were achieved in all cases.
    • No postoperative complications were reported following the use of the P Elevator.

    Conclusions:

    • The P Elevator offers a precise and effective method for third molar extraction in patients with challenging oral anatomies.
    • This innovative instrument provides significant advantages over conventional straight elevators, particularly for patients with thick buccal mucosa and mouth corner abrasions.
    • Novel applications of the P Elevator in third molar extraction are presented, highlighting its benefits.