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Which anatomical feature is a midline shallow depression of the upper lip, starting at the labial tubercle and ending at the nose?
What is the term for the little swelling in the midportion of the vermillion border of the upper lip?
Which area represents the transitional zone between the skin and the mucous membrane of the upper and lower lips?
What is the main focus of noting extra-oral anatomical features in prosthodontic treatment?
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What is the furrow of variable depth that extends from the wing (ala) of the nose to a distance from the corner of the mouth called?
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What is the term for the shallow depression of the upper lip, starting at the labial tubercle and ending at the nose?
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Which anatomical feature represents the transitional zone between the skin and the mucous membrane of the upper and lower lips?
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What is the main focus of noting extra-oral anatomical features in prosthodontic treatment?
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What is the furrow of variable depth that extends from the wing (ala) of the nose to a distance from the corner of the mouth called?
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What is the term for the little swelling in the midportion of the vermillion border of the upper lip?
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Which of the following extra-oral anatomical features is a midline shallow depression of the upper lip, starting at the labial tubercle and ending at the nose?
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What is the term for the little swelling in the midportion of the vermillion border of the upper lip?
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Which anatomical feature represents the transitional zone between the skin and the mucous membrane of the upper and lower lips?
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What is the furrow of variable depth that extends from the wing (ala) of the nose to a distance from the corner of the mouth called?
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What is the main focus of noting extra-oral anatomical features in prosthodontic treatment?
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Study Notes
Anatomical Features of the Lips
- The philtrum is a midline shallow depression of the upper lip, starting at the labial tubercle and ending at the nose.
- The tubercle is a little swelling in the midportion of the vermillion border of the upper lip.
- The vermilion border represents the transitional zone between the skin and the mucous membrane of the upper and lower lips.
Facial Features
- The nasolabial groove is a furrow of variable depth that extends from the wing (ala) of the nose to a distance from the corner of the mouth.
Prosthodontic Treatment
- The main focus of noting extra-oral anatomical features in prosthodontic treatment is to ensure proper fitting and aesthetics of dental prosthetics.
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Learn about the intraoral anatomical landmarks of prosthodontic importance for fabricating complete dentures with maximum retention, support, and stability. This quiz covers the extra-oral anatomical features, anatomical landmarks of the maxillary and mandibular arches, denture bearing areas, and denture boundaries.
