Sensory innervation of the lower teeth and gums is by the ________ nerve.
A) ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal
B) maxillary branch of the trigeminal
C) mandibular branch of the trigeminal
D) glossopharyngeal
E) hypoglossal

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The mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve (CN V3) is responsible for the sensory innervation of the lower teeth and gums.

Sensory Innervation of the Lower Teeth and Gums Is by the ________