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Gingival Branches of Mental Nerve (Right)
Nervous System

Gingival Branches of Mental Nerve (Right)

Rami gingivales nervi mentalis

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Origin

The gingival branches of the mental nerve arise from the mental nerve as it passes through the mental foramen. Its sensory fibers have cell bodies located in the trigeminal ganglion.

Course

The gingival branches of the mental nerve run superiorly through the lower lip.

Branches

There are no named branches.

Supplied Structures

The gingival branches of the mental nerve convey general sense fibers from the gingiva of the mandibular incisors and canines.

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The mental nerve is the terminal branch of the IAN and emerges from the mental foramen.

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