Table of Contents
- 1 What nerve innervates the maxillary incisors?
- 2 What nerve supplies the upper incisors?
- 3 What does the maxillary nerve supply?
- 4 What is the function of the maxillary nerve?
- 5 What causes inflammation of the trigeminal nerve?
- 6 Which nerve is sensory to the upper teeth?
- 7 How many branches of the maxillary nerve are there?
- 8 What happens if the maxillary nerve is damaged?
- 9 Where does the nerve supply the maxillary incisors?
- 10 What is the neurovasculature of the maxillary teeth?
- 11 What are the innervation and blood supply of the teeth?
What nerve innervates the maxillary incisors?
| Posterior superior alveolar nerve | |
|---|---|
| Innervates | maxillary sinus, molars, dental alveolus |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | rami alveolares superiores posteriores nervi maxillaris |
| TA98 | A14.2.01.050 |
What nerve supplies the upper incisors?
The anterior superior alveolar nerve branches off the infraorbital nerve just before it exits through the infraorbital foramen. It travels in the anterior wall of the maxillary sinus and supplies the mucous membrane. It gives off branches to the superior dental plexus which supplies the upper incisor and canine teeth.
What Innervates maxillary lateral incisor?
Innervation of the maxillary teeth The maxillary nerve, which is the second division of the trigeminal nerve (CN V/II) carries sensory fibers teeth of the maxillary dental arch.
What does the maxillary nerve supply?
In sum, the maxillary nerve innervates the skin of the lower eyelid, the prominence of the cheek, the alar part of the nose, part of the temple, and the upper lip (Figures 2.2 and 2.3).
What is the function of the maxillary nerve?
It comprises the principal functions of sensation from the maxilla, nasal cavity, sinuses, the palate and subsequently that of the mid-face, and is intermediate, both in position and size, between the ophthalmic nerve and the mandibular nerve.
Is the maxillary nerve sensory or motor?
The ophthalmic and maxillary nerves are purely sensory. The mandibular nerve has sensory and motor functions. The gasserian ganglion lies in a depression on the petrous apex, within a dural fold called the Meckel cave. The sensory roots of the 3 branches of CN V are received anteriorly.
What causes inflammation of the trigeminal nerve?
There are inflammatory causes of trigeminal neuralgia because of systemic diseases including multiple sclerosis, sarcoidosis, and Lyme disease. There also is an association with collagen vascular diseases including scleroderma and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Which nerve is sensory to the upper teeth?
The branches of the maxillary nerve supply the upper teeth, the nasal cavity and palate, and the upper part of the cheek.
What nerve passes through the maxillary sinus?
| Maxillary nerve | |
|---|---|
| From | Trigeminal nerve |
| To | Infraorbital nerve, zygomatic nerve, palatine nerve, nasopalatine nerve, sphenopalatine ganglion |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | Nervus maxillaris |
How many branches of the maxillary nerve are there?
The maxillary nerve is divided into 3 branches: the zygomatic, pterygopalatine (or sphenopalatine), and posterior superior alveolar nerves. Diagram of the second branch (maxillary) of the trigeminal nerve with its branches.
What happens if the maxillary nerve is damaged?
As a branch of the trigeminal nerve, the maxillary nerve is often implicated in trigeminal neuralgia, a rare condition characterized by severe pain in the face and jaw. 1 In addition, lesions of this nerve can cause intense hot and cold sensations in the teeth.
How do I calm my trigeminal nerve?
Many people find relief from trigeminal neuralgia pain by applying heat to the affected area. You can do this locally by pressing a hot water bottle or other hot compress to the painful spot. Heat a beanbag or warm a wet washcloth in the microwave for this purpose. You can also try taking a hot shower or bath.
Where does the nerve supply the maxillary incisors?
When in the floor, the maxillary nerve gives off a middle superior alveolar branch to the maxillary bicuspids and mesial root of the first molar. Then, the maxillary nerve gives off an anterior superior alveolar branch to the maxillary incisors and cuspid.
What is the neurovasculature of the maxillary teeth?
Neurovasculature of the maxillary dental arcade. Innervation of the Maxillary Teeth. The maxillary nerve, which is the second division of the trigeminal nerve (CN V/II) carries sensory fibers teeth of the maxillary dental arch.
Where does the palatine nerve meet the maxillary nerve?
The maxillary nerve on each side gives off a palatine nerve, which has an anterior, middle, and posterior branch. The anterior palatine nerve emerges upon the hard palate through the greater palatine foramen, and passes forward nearly to the incisor teeth where it ends with fibers of the nasopalatine nerve.
What are the innervation and blood supply of the teeth?
Innervation and blood supply of the teeth. The innervation and blood supply of the maxillary and mandibular teeth are dependant on the blood vessels and the nerves that supply the upper and lower jaws.