Related Conditions
- Micrognathism
- Prognathism
References
- Chang JZ, Liu PH, Chen YJ, et al. (February 2006). Thin-plate spline analysis of the effects of face mask treatment in children with maxillary retrognathism.
- J. Formos. Med. Assoc. 105 (2): 147–54. doi:10.1016/S0929-6646(09)60336-3. PMID16477335.
- van Es RJ, Wittebol-Post D, Beemer FA (September 2007). Oculodentodigital dysplasia with mandibular retrognathism and absence of syndactyly: a case report with a novel mutation in the connexin 43 gene.
- Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 36 (9): 858–60. doi:10.1016/j.ijom.2007.03.004. PMID17509830.
- Retrognathism at Dorlands Medical Dictionary
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- Classification
- ICD-10: K07.1
- ICD-9-CM: 524.10
- MeSH: D012182
- DiseasesDB: 34031
- Diagram at brooksideorthodontics.com - see Classification of Face:Class 2 section
- Dental disease involving the jaw
- General
- Jaw abnormality
- Malocclusion
- Orthodontics
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Retrognathia is a type of malocclusion which refers to an abnormal posterior positioning of the maxilla or mandible, particularly the mandible, relative to the facial skeleton and soft tissues.
| Retrognathism | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Retrognathism |
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| A child with Treacher Collins syndrome showing microtia and retrognathism awaiting corrective surgery | |
| Specialty | Medical genetics, dentistry |
A retrognathic mandible is commonly referred to as an overbite, though this terminology is not used medically.
retrognathism (uncountable)
