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What type of fibers are exclusively carried by the maxillary nerve (V2)?
What type of fibers are exclusively carried by the maxillary nerve (V2)?
- Parasympathetic fibers
- Only motor fibers
- Motor and sensory fibers
- Only sensory fibers (correct)
Through which cranial landmark does the maxillary nerve (V2) exit the skull?
Through which cranial landmark does the maxillary nerve (V2) exit the skull?
- Inferior orbital fissure
- Foramen ovale
- Superior orbital fissure
- Foramen rotundum (correct)
Which of the following anatomical structures is NOT supplied by the maxillary nerve (V2)?
Which of the following anatomical structures is NOT supplied by the maxillary nerve (V2)?
- Muscles of mastication (correct)
- Maxillary teeth
- Skin overlying the middle part of the face
- Maxillary sinus
What is the primary functional role of the trigeminal nerve?
What is the primary functional role of the trigeminal nerve?
Where does the trigeminal nerve originate?
Where does the trigeminal nerve originate?
Which foramen does the mandibular nerve (V3) pass through as it exits the skull?
Which foramen does the mandibular nerve (V3) pass through as it exits the skull?
Which branch of the trigeminal nerve provides sensory innervation to the dura mater?
Which branch of the trigeminal nerve provides sensory innervation to the dura mater?
What is the primary function of the motor root of the trigeminal nerve?
What is the primary function of the motor root of the trigeminal nerve?
Which of the following is a branch of the ophthalmic nerve (V1)?
Which of the following is a branch of the ophthalmic nerve (V1)?
The pterygomaxillary fissure serves as a connection between which two structures?
The pterygomaxillary fissure serves as a connection between which two structures?
Through which structure does the ophthalmic nerve (V1) enter the orbit?
Through which structure does the ophthalmic nerve (V1) enter the orbit?
Which nerve supplies the skin of the lower eyelid?
Which nerve supplies the skin of the lower eyelid?
Which of the following nerves provides sensory innervation to the maxillary premolars and the mesio-buccal root of the first maxillary molar?
Which of the following nerves provides sensory innervation to the maxillary premolars and the mesio-buccal root of the first maxillary molar?
Which nerve supplies the oral mucosa around the incisive papilla?
Which nerve supplies the oral mucosa around the incisive papilla?
What area does the zygomaticotemporal nerve innervate?
What area does the zygomaticotemporal nerve innervate?
Which nerve is typically blocked to provide anesthesia to the palatal gingivae of the posterior maxillary teeth?
Which nerve is typically blocked to provide anesthesia to the palatal gingivae of the posterior maxillary teeth?
What is the main function of the sensory root of the trigeminal nerve?
What is the main function of the sensory root of the trigeminal nerve?
If a dentist is performing an extraction on the third maxillary molar, which nerve would they need to anesthetize to block pain from the tooth and surrounding buccal gingivae?
If a dentist is performing an extraction on the third maxillary molar, which nerve would they need to anesthetize to block pain from the tooth and surrounding buccal gingivae?
Which of the following structures is supplied by the lesser palatine nerve?
Which of the following structures is supplied by the lesser palatine nerve?
After traversing the foramen rotundum, where does the maxillary nerve (V2) initially enter?
After traversing the foramen rotundum, where does the maxillary nerve (V2) initially enter?
Which branch of the maxillary nerve (V2) innervates the skin of the side of the nose?
Which branch of the maxillary nerve (V2) innervates the skin of the side of the nose?
What is the Gasserian ganglion?
What is the Gasserian ganglion?
Which teeth are innervated by the anterior superior alveolar nerve?
Which teeth are innervated by the anterior superior alveolar nerve?
The infraorbital nerve is a direct continuation of which nerve?
The infraorbital nerve is a direct continuation of which nerve?
When administering local anesthesia, which nerve block would numb the soft palate?
When administering local anesthesia, which nerve block would numb the soft palate?
A patient reports numbness in the cheek after a dental procedure. Which nerve is MOST likely affected?
A patient reports numbness in the cheek after a dental procedure. Which nerve is MOST likely affected?
What structures does the posterior superior alveolar nerve pierce to supply?
What structures does the posterior superior alveolar nerve pierce to supply?
Which nerve is responsible for the tear production?
Which nerve is responsible for the tear production?
Where do the terminal branches of the infra-orbital nerve arise?
Where do the terminal branches of the infra-orbital nerve arise?
Which of the following is branch of the Maxillary Nerve (V2)?
Which of the following is branch of the Maxillary Nerve (V2)?
Where does the Maxillary Nerve divide into Zygomatic, Infraorbital, Posterior Superior Alveolar and Pterygopalatine?
Where does the Maxillary Nerve divide into Zygomatic, Infraorbital, Posterior Superior Alveolar and Pterygopalatine?
Which of the Trigeminal nerve divisions is smallest?
Which of the Trigeminal nerve divisions is smallest?
Which nerves traverse the Superior Orbital Fissure?
Which nerves traverse the Superior Orbital Fissure?
What does the Frontal nerve supply?
What does the Frontal nerve supply?
Where do the signals traveling through the trigeminal nerve reach?
Where do the signals traveling through the trigeminal nerve reach?
Does knowledge of the trigeminal nerve important for dental professionals?
Does knowledge of the trigeminal nerve important for dental professionals?
What structures does the Nasopalatine Nerve supply?
What structures does the Nasopalatine Nerve supply?
The Infra-orbital Nerve's 3 main terminal branches include
The Infra-orbital Nerve's 3 main terminal branches include
Flashcards
Trigeminal Nerve
Trigeminal Nerve
The largest cranial nerve, important for dental professionals.
Sensory Root (Trigeminal Nerve)
Sensory Root (Trigeminal Nerve)
A sensory root that senses facial touch, pain, and temperature.
Motor Root (Trigeminal Nerve)
Motor Root (Trigeminal Nerve)
Controls muscles used for chewing.
Sensory Supply of Trigeminal Nerve
Sensory Supply of Trigeminal Nerve
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Motor Supply of Trigeminal Nerve
Motor Supply of Trigeminal Nerve
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Brain Origin of Trigeminal Nerve
Brain Origin of Trigeminal Nerve
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Gasserion Ganglion
Gasserion Ganglion
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Trigeminal Nerve Nucleus
Trigeminal Nerve Nucleus
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Ophthalmic Nerve (V1)
Ophthalmic Nerve (V1)
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Ophthalmic Afferent Nerve
Ophthalmic Afferent Nerve
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Lacrimal Nerve Function
Lacrimal Nerve Function
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Frontal Nerve Function
Frontal Nerve Function
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Nasociliary Nerve Function
Nasociliary Nerve Function
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Pterygo-Maxillary Fissure
Pterygo-Maxillary Fissure
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Maxillary Nerve (V2)
Maxillary Nerve (V2)
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Branches of Maxillary Nerve
Branches of Maxillary Nerve
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Infraorbital Nerve
Infraorbital Nerve
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Palpebral Nerve Function
Palpebral Nerve Function
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Nasal Nerve Function
Nasal Nerve Function
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Labial Nerve Function
Labial Nerve Function
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Post. Superior Alveolar N.
Post. Superior Alveolar N.
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Greater Palatine Nerve
Greater Palatine Nerve
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Lesser Palatine Nerve
Lesser Palatine Nerve
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Nasopalatine Nerve
Nasopalatine Nerve
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Zygomatic Nerve
Zygomatic Nerve
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Study Notes
- The trigeminal nerve's maxillary branch (V2) is explored
GDC Learning Outcomes
- Describes dental, oral, craniofacial, and general anatomy
- Explains their relevance to patient care
Intended Learning Outcomes
- Describes the maxillary branch's function
- Outlines the regions it serves
- Explains its significance in dentistry
Trigeminal Nerve
- The largest cranial nerve
- Knowledge of this nerve is important for dental professionals
- Has 3 divisions:
- Ophthalmic (V1)
- Maxillary (V2)
- Mandibular (V3)
Nerve Roots
- Each nerve features a trunk consisting of two closely linked roots
- Motor root is thinner
- Sensory root is thicker
- The trigeminal nerves sense facial touch, pain, and temperature
- The trigeminal nerves also control chewing muscles
- It is important to distinguish the trigeminal nerve from the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII)
- The facial nerve controls all other facial movements
Areas Supplied
- Sensory (afferent) root serves different areas
- Maxillary dentition
- Mandibular dentition
- Skin of face/head
- Oral/nasal mucosa
- Air sinuses
- Meninges
- Motor (efferent) root serves different areas
- Muscles for Mastication
- Masseter
- Temporalis
- Medial/Lateral Pterygoid
- Anterior belly of digastric
- Mylohyoid
- Tensor tympani/veli palatini
- Muscles for Mastication
Brain Origin
- Arises from the pons
- Contains one motor nucleus and 3 sensory nuclei
Pathway from Skull
- Exits the middle cranial fossa via 3 branches
- Ophthalmic branch enters orbit through the superior orbital fissure (SOF)
- Maxillary branch leaves through foramen rotundum (FR)
- Passes into pterygopalatine fossa then to infra-orbital canal towards infra-orbital foramen
- Mandibular branch exits through foramen ovale (FO)
Gasserion Ganglion
- Area where the trigeminal nerve's three divisions converge
- Within the brain stem, signals from the trigeminal nerve go to specialized neuron clusters
- These clusters are known as the trigeminal nerve nucleus
Ophthalmic Nerve (V1)
- First division of the sensory root of the trigeminal nerve
- It transmits information to the brain through the superior orbital fissure of the sphenoid bone
- Cranial nerves II, IV, and VI also traverse the superior orbital fissure
- Smallest division which acts as afferent nerve to:
- Conjunctiva
- Cornea
- Eyeball
- Orbit
- Forehead
- Ethmoidal and frontal sinuses
- Portions of the dura mater
Branches of the Ophthalmic Nerve
- Lacrimal Nerve
- Supplies conjunctiva and skin of upper eyelid's lateral part
- Responsible for tear production
- Frontal Nerve
- Includes Supra-orbital and Supratrochlear nerves
- Supplies mucous lining of frontal sinus, skin, and conjunctiva on upper eyelid
- Supplies skin over forehead and scalp
- Nasociliary Nerve
- Delivers sensory branches to ciliary ganglion
- Long ciliary nerves are included
- Also includes Posterior/Anterior ethmoidal and Infratrochlear nerves
Pterygo-Maxillary Fissure
- Located between the maxilla's posterior surface and the sphenoid bone's pterygoid process
- Fills the triangular space between the medial and lateral pterygoid plates
- Leads into Pterygomaxillary fissure (C)
- Entered by foramen rotundum & maxillary nerve
Maxillary Nerve (V2)
- Leaves through the foramen rotundum
- Enters the upper pterygopalatine fossa, where it splits into:
- Zygomatic
- Infraorbital
- Posterior Superior Alveolar
- Pterygopalatine
- Supplies the following:
- Maxillary teeth
- Supporting structures
- Hard and soft palate
- Maxillary sinus
- Much of the nasal cavity
- Skin across middle of face
- Only has sensory fibers
- Nerve of maxillary process on embryonic face
Infra-Orbital Nerve
- The maxillary nerve's terminal branch
- Enters orbit via the inferior orbital fissure
- Runs inside infra orbital groove
- Exits orbit via the infra-orbital foramen
- Branches
- Middle superior alveolar nerve
- Anterior superior alveolar nerve
- Terminal branches (palpebral, nasal, labial)
Terminal Branches
- Emerge from the infra-orbital foramen
- Palpebral nerve supplies skin of lower eyelid
- Nasal nerve supplies skin the side of the nose
- Labial nerve supplies skin and oral mucosa:
- The upper lip
- Labial gingivae
- The anterior maxillary teeth
- Skin of cheek over the maxilla's body
Posterior Superior Alveolar Nerve (C)
- Exits pterygopalatine fossa via the pterygomaxillary fissure
- Proceeds towards the maxilla's tuberosity
- Provides a branch for the buccal gingivae of the maxillary molars
- Pierces bone, supplying the maxillary sinus
- Supplies maxillary molar teeth, specifically the 3rd, 2nd, and the palatal, disto-buccal root of the 1st
Middle and Anterior Superior Alveolar Nerves (G)
- Arise from the infra-orbital nerve within the orbit
- Middle nerve serves the maxillary premolars and the mesio-buccal root of the first maxillary molar
- Anterior nerve serves the maxillary incisors and canine
Pterygopalatine Nerves
- Greater Palatine
- Lesser Palatine
- Nasopalatine
Greater Palatine Nerve
- Enters greater palatine foramen via greater palatine canal
- Releases nasal branches inside canal, providing sensation to the lateral nasal fossa's mucosa
- Supplies most hard palate and palatal gingivae mucosa with the exception of the incisive papilla
Lesser Palatine Nerve
- Transits from the greater palatine canal to the lesser palatine foramen (5)
- Supplies soft palate
Nasopalatine Nerve
- Enters the nasal cavity via the sphenopalatine foramen
- Supplies a part of the nasal septum
- Runs across the incisive canal on the hard palate
- Supplies the oral mucosa near the incisive papilla
Zygomatic Nerve
- Moves anteriorly and enters orbit through the inferior orbital fissure
- Has 2 divisions:
- Zygomaticotemporal nerve for sensory innervation to the temple area
- Zygomaticofacial nerve
- Emerges on the face at the zygomaticofacial foramen, perforating the orbicularis oculi
- Innervates cheek skin's prominence
Summary
- The trigeminal nerve is cranial nerve number 5 and is largest
- Has 3 divisions: ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular
- The ophthalmic nerve enters the orbit via the superior orbital fissure (SOF)
- The maxillary nerve exits via the foramen rotundum (FR)
- The maxillary nerve serves areas like
- Maxillary teeth
- Support structures,
- Hard and soft palate
- Maxillary sinus
- Skin over middle part of face
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