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| Term | external oblique ridge |
| Pronunciation | ik-STUR-nul oe-BLEEK rij |
| Variations | oblique line, external oblique line |
| See also | oblique ridge, internal oblique ridge |
| Definition | A smooth ridge on the buccal surface of the body of the mandible that extends from the anterior border of the ramus downward and forward with diminishing prominence. It marks the attachment of the buccinator muscle and its stability provides a reliable landmark for designing dentures or subperiostal implants. |
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