63 Describe the major branches of the maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve. Define their functionswith regard to dental anaesthesia.

The maxillary division (V2) of the trigeminal nerve is:

Sensory Only

Which branch of V2 supplies the maxillary incisors and canines?

ASA

Which branch of V2 supplies the maxillary premolars?

MSA

Which nerve supplies the maxillary molars?

PSA

The mesiobuccal root of the maxillary first molar is commonly supplied by which nerve?

MSA

A greater palatine nerve block would anaesthetise:

Posterior hard palate and palatal gingiva

Which nerve provides sensation to the anterior hard palate immediately behind the maxillary incisors?

Nasopalatine

A patient requires anaesthesia of the soft palate during a dental procedure. Which nerve should be blocked?

Lesser Palatine

The infraorbital nerve supplies sensation to all of the following EXCEPT:

The tounge - its supplied by the lingual nerve

Which statement is CORRECT?

Greater palatine supplies the posterior hard palate.