Evaluating Danish undergraduate and postgraduate choice for flap designs utilised in third molar surgery

Introduction The surgical removal of an impacted lower third molar (LM3) is a common operation that generally requires the elevation mucoperiosteal flap. triangular and envelope flap designs have been extensively studied are mostly described in literature. However, Denmark, technique where papilla between adjacent second first spared (papilla sparing [PSF]), used. This has limited presence aims were to identify which dental students professionals utilised LM3 removal, evaluate evidence-based approach was taken. Materials Methods Dental invited complete 10-item questionnaire on removal. Results majority respondents practitioners (N = 141) stating they used PSF design. Almost half undertook aware designs. 159) did not know locate body evidence support their technique. Conclusion 131) PSF. To align more approach, it may be re-evaluation design taught/used needed, can also aid better predicting postoperative outcomes.