mucobuccal fold


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mu·co·buc·cal fold

the line of flexure of the mucous membrane as it passes from the mandible or maxillae to the cheek.

mucobuccal fold

Along the back wall of the mouth, the ridge of oral mucosa that runs from the maxilla (superiorly) or the mandible (inferiorly) to the cheek.
See also: fold

mu·co·buc·cal fold

(myūkō-bŭkăl fōld)
Line of flexure of mucous membrane as it passes from mandible or maxilla to cheek.
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to affect alveolar mucosa and gingiva by the direct extension from lesion in mucobuccal fold [7].
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It is administered as follows: (1) locate the canine and insert the needle into the mucobuccal fold at mid canine at approximately 45[degrees]; (2) advance the needle about 1.5 cm; (3) aspirate, and if no blood is observed, inject 2 mL of anesthetic.
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