Nerve Buccal

Nerves of the cheek: anatomy, function, inflammation.

The buccal nerve is one of numerous nerves that arise from the facial nerve in the mandible. The buccal nerve is also known as the buccal, buccal or buccomental nerve and belongs to the group of buccal nerves. It travels to the anterior portion of the mandible and runs along the marginal soft tissues of the oral cavity to join the bucomental nerve. Together they form the infraorbital nerve, which provides sensation to the skin and muscles of the cheek and chin. In addition, the buccal nerves also provide sensation to the teeth.

Anatomically, the buccal nerve is located behind the lower teeth, closer to the side of the cheek. Also close to the buccal nerves is the area of ​​the mouth and the upper part of the gums. The cheek is a thin and transparent plate of a soft tooth filled with connective tissue. Due to its delicate location, the cheek can easily be damaged by various diseases and factors such as excessive brushing, injury and eating inappropriate foods. In some cases, patients suffer from a disease called buccal neuralgia, which is an aseptic inflammation of the buccal and possibly hypogastric nerves. The development of this pathology can lead to burning, tingling and pain along the outer sides of the lips and the edge of the lower eyelid. This type of inflammation usually occurs due to improper distribution of blood flow due to metabolic disorders caused by atherosclerosis or other vascular diseases. This pathology can be treated in various ways, such as conservative therapy, steroid injections or nerve blockade. Additionally, along with many other nerves in the body, the buccal nerves cross the lower lip before entering this part of the dental system. Due to the low concentration of active substances in toothpaste, as well as the weak abrasive ability of fluoride-containing compounds, patients are advised to consult a specialist and not use publicly available products