Superior dental plexus

Superior dental plexus

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Latin = plexus dentalis superior



Caption = Distribution of the maxillary and mandibular nerves, and the submaxillary ganglion.


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The superior dental plexus is a nerve plexus which supplies the upper jaw.

ee also

* Inferior dental plexus


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