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Gonial Angle Development

Meaning

Gonial Angle Development refers to the physiological process, primarily driven by hormonal and mechanical factors, that shapes the angle formed by the intersection of the body and the ramus of the mandible, commonly known as the jaw angle. This development is a key determinant of facial skeletal morphology and is a visible marker of craniofacial maturation. In males, a more acute, or lower, gonial angle is often associated with greater androgenic exposure during puberty. Monitoring this development is relevant in orthodontics and aesthetic medicine to understand facial structure.