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Pathway
Primary Neurons
• Nociceptor
– Trigeminal nu.
• Tactile
– Motor nu. of V
• Proprioceptive
– Mesencephalic nu.
Trigeminal Pain Pathway
Periodontal Sensory Pathway
• Proprioceptive from
periodontium has
cell body in
Mesencephalic
nucleus of V
• Pain in Trigeminal
ganglion
Control of mastication - Sensory
Control of mastication - Motor