Anatomy of the pterygomandibular space - clinical implication and review

Folia Med Cracov. 2013;53(1):79-85.

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to present review of the pterygomandibular space with some referrals to clinical practice, specially to the methods of lower teeth anesthesia.

Conclusions: Pterygomandibular space is a clinically important region which is commonly missing in anatomical textbooks. More attention should be paid to it both from theoretical and practical point of view, especially in teaching the students of first year of dental studies.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia, Dental*
  • Curriculum*
  • Education, Dental / methods
  • Education, Dental / organization & administration*
  • Humans
  • Mandible / anatomy & histology*
  • Mandible / innervation*
  • Mandibular Nerve / anatomy & histology*