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inferior alveolar artery |
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inferior alveolar artery [in′fir·ē·ər al¦vē·ə·lər ′ärd·ə·rē] (anatomy) A branch of the internal maxillary artery supplying the mucous membrane of the mouth and teeth of the lower jaw. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Studies have shown that the mandibular bone in ORN patients, when compared to irradiated but nonosteoradionecrotic bone and to nonradiated bone, suggests that the inferior alveolar artery was obliterated or damaged to the extent that ischemia (low oxygen supply) occurred in the tissues in the area of distribution. |
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