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buccinator crest — Definition

Bukkinator kreti / buccinator crest
Bukkinator creti is a bone protrusion on mandibula (alt jaw bone), the third molar is located at the front edge of the tooth and ramus mandibulae. This structure creates the point of origo (headlange) of one part of the buccinator muscle (corrid muscle). Clinically, the presence of this retin should be taken into account in jaw surgery or implant planning, because interventions in this region may affect muscle function.
Turkish
🇹🇷 Bukkinator kreti
English
🇬🇧 buccinator crest
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❓ What is Bukkinator kreti?
Bukkinator kreti; bukkinator creti is a bone protrusion on mandibula (alt jaw bone), the third molar is located at the front edge of the tooth and ramus mandibulae. This structure creates the point of origo (headlange) of one part of the buccinator muscle (corrid muscle). Clinically, the presence of this retin should be taken into account in jaw surgery or implant planning, because interventions in this region may affect muscle function.
❓ What is buccinator crest in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "buccinator crest" is Bukkinator kreti.
❓ Which medical field is Bukkinator kreti related to?
This term belongs to the Anatomy category.