Dentolabial

/ˌdɛntəʊˈleɪbiəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to both the teeth and the lips; affecting or involving both dental and lip tissues or structures.

Etymology

From Latin 'dentis' (tooth) + 'labialis' (relating to the lips, from 'labium' lip). This combines two anatomical regions.

Kelly Says

Dentolabial anatomy matters hugely for orthodontists and cosmetic dentists because the relationship between how your teeth bite and how your lips sit determines your smile line—fix one without considering the other and your smile might look completely different.

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