Incisive foramen

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Incisive Foramen

The Incisive Foramen also known as the anterior palatine foramen, or foramen incisivum, is an anatomical feature in the hard palate of the human skull. It is an opening in the bone of the oral hard palate immediately behind the incisor teeth where blood vessels and nerves pass. The incisive foramen is continuous with the incisive canal, this foramen is considered a landmark in dentistry.

Anatomy[edit | edit source]

The incisive foramen is located in the midline of the hard palate, directly behind the central incisor teeth. It is a funnel-shaped opening in the bone of the hard palate that communicates with the nasal cavity. The foramen is surrounded by a slight depression known as the incisive fossa.

Function[edit | edit source]

The incisive foramen serves as a passageway for a blood vessel, the nasopalatine artery, and a nerve, the nasopalatine nerve. These structures provide blood supply and sensation to the anterior part of the hard palate and the nasal septum.

Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]

In dentistry, the incisive foramen is an important landmark. It is often used as a reference point in dental implantology and maxillary anterior tooth extraction. The foramen's location can vary, and it is important to avoid damaging the nasopalatine nerve during dental procedures.

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