5 Questions
At what age does the growth of the upper lip tend to decrease in males?
18 years
When does lip separation at rest tend to be maximal?
During childhood
At what age does the growth of maxillary and mandibular lip thickness tend to decrease in both males and females?
16 years
When do the lips, particularly the upper lip, tend to thin?
After 16 years of age
Why is an understanding of nasal growth important?
It affects the relative prominence of the lips
Test your knowledge about the growth of facial soft tissues, particularly the lips, and how it relates to the underlying hard tissues. Understand the varying patterns of lip growth from childhood to adolescence.
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