The Incisive Canal: A Comprehensive Review

The incisive canal, also known as the nasopalatine canal, is an interosseous conduit through the anterior maxilla connecting the oral and nasal cavities. Within this canal lies the nasopalatine nerve and the vascular anastomosis between the greater palatine and sphenopalatine arteries. The embryolog...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2018-07, Vol.10 (7), p.e3069-e3069
Main Authors: Lake, Sasha, Iwanaga, Joe, Kikuta, Shogo, Oskouian, Rod J, Loukas, Marios, Tubbs, R Shane
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dental implants
Embryology
Ethnicity
Fetuses
Miscellaneous
Neurosurgery
Nose
Transplants & implants
Veins & arteries
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Summary:The incisive canal, also known as the nasopalatine canal, is an interosseous conduit through the anterior maxilla connecting the oral and nasal cavities. Within this canal lies the nasopalatine nerve and the vascular anastomosis between the greater palatine and sphenopalatine arteries. The embryology of the canal has led to interesting theories explaining its function. Efforts have been made to describe the morphometrics of the incisive canal by radiologic evaluation across sex and ethnicities. This paper aims to review the current literature on the embryology, anatomy, and clinical relevance of the incisive canal.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.3069