
30/05/2025
๐ง โจ Nerve Spotlight: Meet the Trigeminal Nerve! โจ๐ง
Ever wonder how you feel sensations in your face โ or why dental procedures sometimes need local anesthesia? Thatโs thanks to the trigeminal nerve (CN V) โ the largest cranial nerve, responsible for facial sensation and motor functions like chewing!
At EL GJ Dental Clinic, we blend expert care with solid science. Understanding the anatomy of the trigeminal nerve helps us deliver accurate, gentle, and effective treatments โ especially when managing pain during dental work. ๐ฆท๐ก
๐งพ Fun Fact: The trigeminal nerve has three key branches โ ophthalmic (V1), maxillary (V2), and mandibular (V3) โ each vital to your facial and oral health!
๐ Source: Graduate Gross Anatomy โ ANAT 411 (https://dcpaleo.org/graduate-gross-anatomy/)
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