Facial Nerves

Which nerve innervates the premolar teeth?

• middle superior alveolar nerve

• nasopalatine nerve

• mental nerve

• anterior superior alveolar nerve

Which nerve runs through the mandibular canal?

• posterior superior alveolar nerve

• inferior alveolar nerve

• mental nerve

• buccal nerve

True or False. The mandibular nerve branch is both motor and sensory.

• True

• False

Why is an aspirating syringe used in dentistry?

• to avoid facial paralysis

• to check for blood

• to check for allergic reactions

• to reduce costs

What is the most commonly used anesthetic technique in dentistry?

• infiltration

• inferior alveolar nerve block

• lingual nerve block

• PSA block

What are the maxillary nerve branches? Click ALL that apply.

• infraorbital

• zygomatic

• pterygopalatine

• inferior alveolar

• posterior superior alveolar

Where is the infraorbital foramen located?

• mandible

• zygomatic

• maxillae

• temporal

Which Cranial nerve is responsible for all Facial Expressions?

• Hypoglossal
• Trigeminal 
• Trochlear
• Vagus

Which nerve innervates the molars?

• middle superior alveolar nerve

• posterior superior alveolar nerve

• anterior superior alveolar nerve

• mental nerve

What are the 3 main branches of the Trigeminal Nerve? check ALL that apply.

• opthalmic

• mandibular

• maxillary

• mental