1. The external boundary or silhouette of the mandible (lower jaw bone), including the chin, jaw angles, and lower border of the jaw
The mandibular outline is a key feature in orthodontic and anthropological analysis.
O contorno mandibular é uma característica importante na análise ortodôntica e antropológica.
2. In dental and facial anatomy, the visible edge profile of the lower jaw as seen from lateral or frontal views
A prominent mandibular outline can affect the overall facial proportions.
Um contorno mandibular proeminente pode afetar as proporções faciais gerais.