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Incisive papilla

Oval midline mucosal prominence of the anterior hard palate overlying the incisive fossa

Summary

Oval midline mucosal prominence of the anterior hard palate overlying the incisive fossa

Field	Value
Name	Incisive papilla
Latin	papilla incisiva
Image	Gaumen.png
Caption	The papilla incisiva in the anterior hard palate

The incisive papilla is an oval midline mucosal prominence of the anterior hard palate overlying the incisive fossa. It is situated posteriorly to the central incisors, and represents the anterior extremity of the palatine raphe.

The incisive papilla marks the position of the foetal nasopalatine canal.

Anatomy

Variation

Though generally referred to as round or oval in shape, the shape of the incisive papilla has been noted to vary in shape, its other potential shapes have been described as including: pear, spindle, flame, cylindrical, tapering, or dumb bell shaped.

Microanatomy

The incisive papilla consist of dense connective tissue. It is lined with simple or pseudostratified columnar epithelium, and is often keratinized.

Clinical significance

Pressure exerted upon the incisive papilla by maxillary dentures may cause pain or discomfort.

The incisive papilla is utilized as an anatomical landmark when administering a nasopalatine nerve block; the needle is inserted at a 45° angle just lateral to the incisive papilla.

References

(2016). "Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice".
(December 2012). "The incisive papilla: a significant landmark in prosthodontics". Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society.
(July 2018). "The Incisive Canal: A Comprehensive Review". Cureus.

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