Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2019
Publication Title
Anat Cell Biol
Keywords
Anatomical variation; Anatomy; Buccal nerve; Buccal nerve block; Trigeminal nerve
Abstract
Knowledge of the anatomy and variations of the nerves of the oral cavity is important to surgeons who operate this region. Herein, we report a rare case of a buccal nerve with two distinct roots. The anatomy of this case and its clinical applications is discussed.
Clinical Institute
Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)
Department
Neurosciences
Recommended Citation
Patel, Mayank; Iwanaga, Joe; Kikuta, Shogo; Oskouian, Rod J; and Tubbs, R Shane, "Variant anatomy of the buccal nerve." (2019). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 1469.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/1469