While giving incision for third molar trans-alveolar extraction, if the posterior extension of the incision is given in straight line, it would damage the lingual nerve, because?
Due to the lateral diversion of the mandibular ramus, posterior extent of the incision must extend laterally to the anterior ramus, to prevent damage to the lingual nerve.
The blade has tendency to cut nerve before muscle
Mandible ramus diverges laterally
Temporalis fibers are resistant to cut
Non of the above