Understanding the anatomy of cranial nerves is crucial for students in the dental academic program, particularly since the trigeminal nerve serves as the foundation for most clinical procedures in this field. However, there are few models that fully illustrate the course of this cranial pair and its anatomical relationships in a comprehensible and easily acquirable manner. The aim of this work was to developed a three-dimensional printed anatomical model of the V cranial nerve, which allows for the observation of its course and respective relationships with the bony structure, while also providing students with the opportunity to differentiate between the branches of the trigeminal nerve and the skull. The research was divided into four phases, where first an empathy stage was conducted, establishing the theoretical-anatomical foundations of the project, based on theory. Subsequently, digitalization, conversion, and finally, materialization of the anatomical prototype was carried out. A 3D model was designed and printed representing the shape, location, and anatomical relationship of the trigeminal nerve with the craniofacial complex. The development of the three-dimensional printing model can contribute to the teaching-learning process of the V cranial nerve, its course, and relationships with different anatomical regions.

KEY WORDS: Trigeminal Nerve; Printing; Three- Dimensional; Models; Anatomic; Teaching; Learning.