title: Facial height index.
abstract: The ratio of posterior facial height to anterior facial height, called the facial height index, is described. The clinical uses of the facial height index are discussed. One of its uses is illustrated in the accompanying case report.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Horn
mesh_terms: D002508:Cephalometry / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D005145:Face / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000601:surgery; D012015:Reference Standards; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014716:Vertical Dimension