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prosthion

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prosthion /pros·thi·on/ (PR) (pros´the-on) the point on the maxillary alveolar process that projects most anteriorly in the midline.
pros·thi·on (prsth-n)
n.
The most anterior point on the maxillary alveolar process, between the central incisor teeth. Also called alveolar point.

prosthion (PR)
[pros′thē·on]
Etymology: Gk, prosthios, foremost
the point of the maxillary alveolar process that projects most anteriorly in the midline of the maxilla, used for measuring upper facial height and determining the gnathic index.

prosthion (pros´thēon),
n the point of the upper alveolar process that projects most anteriorly in the midline.


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Cephalometric landmarks and reference lines used in this study Landmarks A The deepest point on the concave outline of the upper labial alveolar process, extending from the anterior nasal spine to the prosthion (figure 1).
 
 
 
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