Corpus: Incisive nerve
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Synonym: Nervus incisivus mandibulae
English:
Definition[Bearbeiten]
The incisive nerve is a sensitive terminal branch of the mandibular nerve (V3). It represents the further course of the mandibular nerve in the alveolar canal after separation of the mental nerve.
Function[Bearbeiten]
The incisive nerve supplies the anterior teeth and the canine of the mandible ipsilaterally as well as parts of the adjacent gingiva. The nerve branches communicate with the branches of the nerve on the opposite side.