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Cephalometric Landmarks — NDEB AFK MCQ

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Which cephalometric analysis landmark represents the most inferior point on the anterior contour of the mandibular symphysis?

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Correct answer: DMenton (Me)

Menton (Me) is the most inferior point on the mandibular symphysis in the lateral cephalometric view. Gnathion (Gn) is the most anteroinferior point on the symphysis (midpoint between Pog and Me). Pogonion (Pog) is the most anterior point on the chin. Point B (supramentale) is the deepest point on the anterior concavity of the mandible between the alveolar bone and Pog. Gonion (Go) is at the angle of the mandible.

Reference: Proffit – Contemporary Orthodontics, 6th ed., 2019