Quick Facts
Origin: Anterior, middle, and posterior alveolar branches of the maxillary nerve.
Course: Runs inferiorly through the alveolar portion of the body of the maxilla to the roots of the maxillary teeth.
Branches: Superior dental and gingival branches.
Supply: Conveys general sense fibers from the molar and premolar maxillary teeth, as well as related periodontal membranes and buccal gingiva.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The superior dental plexus originates as branches of the anterior, middle, and posterior alveolar branches of the maxillary nerve.
Course
The superior dental plexus descends through the alveolar bone of the maxilla to reach the roots of the maxillary teeth, as well as surrounding tissues.
Branches
The superior dental plexus gives rise to superior dental and gingival branches.
Supplied Structures
The superior dental plexus conveys general sense fibers from the maxillary teeth, as well as the associated periodontal tissue and buccal gingiva.
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Plexus
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