Definition

Noun A network of nerves that supplies sensation to the teeth.

Usage

This is a specific anatomical term. It is used in medical, dental, and biological contexts to describe the intricate web of nerve fibers innervating the teeth and surrounding periodontal tissues.

Examples

• The plexus dentalis is located within the jawbone near the tooth roots.
• Damage to the plexus dentalis can result in loss of sensation in the teeth.
• The anesthetic was injected to block the plexus dentalis before the dental procedure.

Advanced Usage

• Clinical context: The term is primarily used in professional descriptions of dental anatomy, neurology, and procedures involving local anesthesia.
  • The surgeon carefully avoided the plexus dentalis during the implant surgery.

Variants and Related Words

• Dental plexus: A synonymous term.
• Nerve plexus: A general term for any network of intersecting nerves (e.g., brachial plexus, solar plexus).
• Innervation: The supply of nerves to a specific organ or region, which is the function of the plexus dentalis.

Synonyms

• Dental nerve network
• Odontic plexus (less common)

Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)

Given its technical nature, this term does not have associated phrasal verbs or idioms. It is a fixed compound noun used in scientific terminology.

Noun

1. a plexus of nerves serving the teeth