Which nerve innervates mucosa and gingiva in the region of the incisive papilla?

A. Greater palatine nerve
B. Lesser palatine nerve
C. Anterior superior alveolar nerve
D. Infraorbital nerve
E. Nasopalatine nerve


Answer: E. Nasopalatine nerve

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