Corpus: Superior dental plexus
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Definition[Bearbeiten]
The superior dental plexus is a nerve plexus formed from three branches of the infraorbital nerve and supplies the maxillary teeth. It forms the counterpart to the inferior dental plexus.
Anatomy[Bearbeiten]
The superior dental plexus is formed from the following branches:
- Posterior superior alveolar nerve
- medial superior alveolar nerve
- anterior superior alveolar nerve
The superior median alveolar nerve is present inconstantly. If it is absent, its function is taken over by the superior posterior alveolar nerve.
The superior dental plexus supplies the entire maxillary teeth and the neighbouring gingiva with sensation.