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The incisive papilla is an oval (2026). 9780702052309 ISBN 9780702052309 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.
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.
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