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mandibular contour

[man-DIB-yuh-ler KON-tur]
nounpl: mandibular contours
contorno mandibular
1. The outline or shape of the lower jawbone, particularly its external profile as viewed from the side or front
The patient's mandibular contour was affected by the orthodontic treatment.
O contorno mandibular do paciente foi afetado pelo tratamento ortodôntico.
2. In dentistry and orthodontics, the visible boundary line of the mandible that defines facial aesthetics
A well-defined mandibular contour is considered an important feature of facial attractiveness.
Um contorno mandibular bem definido é considerado uma característica importante da atratividade facial.
3. The anatomical profile of the lower jaw including the body, angle, and ramus
The surgeon assessed the mandibular contour before planning the reconstruction.
O cirurgião avaliou o contorno mandibular antes de planejar a reconstrução.
Synonyms
jaw outlinejaw profilemandibular outlinelower jaw contour

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contorno mandibular
Standard terminology used in dental and medical contexts
Portugal
contorno mandibular
Same terminology used in Portuguese dentistry and orthodontics

Related Idioms & Phrases

define the jawline
prominent jaw structure
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