men·to·la·bi·a·lis

(men'tō-lā'bē-ā'lis),

The mentalis and depressor labii inferioris considered as one muscle.

[L.]

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men·to·la·bi·a·lis

(men'tō-lā'bē-ā'lis)

Mentalis and depressor labii inferioris muscles considered as one entity.

[L.]

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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mentolabial sulcus

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Results of the cephalometric analysis (Figure 8) indicated abnormalities in the following parameters: reduced mentolabialis sulcus angle, skeletal class II with proclination of the upper incisors (WITS 8.6 mm), retrognathic facial type-(Table 2), mandibular hypoplasia, which caused oblique retro face (Figure 9).

Craniofacial and Dental Manifestations of Melnick-Needles Syndrome: Literature Review and Orthodontic Management

However, it is very important to obtain the correct vertical dimension as it will result in a less distinct facial appearance, as the vertical facial height is nearer to normal, the lips less protruding and sulcus mentolabialis less distinct.

Case series: treatment considerations in x-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia

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