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inferior alveolar nerve |
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inferior alveolar nerve [in′fir·ē·ər al¦vē·ə·lər ′nərv] (neuroscience) A branch of the mandibular nerve that innervates the 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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| A series of holes parallel to the external corticotomy was made in the internal cortical layer to weaken it, as care was taken to avoid the inferior alveolar nerve. Traumatic neuromas of the head and neck have been reported in the oral cavity, the maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve, the inferior alveolar nerve of the mandible, the auriculotemporal nerve, the glossopharyngeal nerve, and the facial nerve. The medial and lateral cortex of the mandible are separated at the ramus region, while the inferior alveolar nerve is preserved. |
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