Retrognathism
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 | |
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| Other names | Retrognathism |
| 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.
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