superior alveolar nerve; superior dental nerve; superior gingival nerve

Introduction

A branch of maxillary nerve that forms a superior dental plexus within the upper jaw (maxilla).

Branches

• anterior
• middle
• posterior

Distribution

• Mucosa of the maxillary sinus
• upper teeth
• Gingiva

More general terms

• peripheral nerve

More specific terms

• anterior superior alveolar nerve
• middle superior alveolar nerve
• posterior superior alveolar nerve

Additional terms

• maxillary nerve (CN V-2)