This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
Impacted wisdom teeth may produce referred pain via 
Select and explain. 
A. Lingual nerve, B. Facial nerve, C. Branch of the auriculo temporal nerve, D. None of the above
C: Branch of the auriculo temporal nerve
Answer: C: Branch of the auriculo temporal nerve 
Explanation: Unerupted wisdom teeth, erupting teeth, and malocclusion can cause ear pain secondary to direct impingement of the auriculotemporal nerve.