Retrognathism

Retrognathism
Classification and external resources
ICD-10 K07.1
ICD-9 524.10
DiseasesDB 34031
MeSH D012182

Retrognathia (or retrognathism) is a type of malocclusion which refers to an abnormal posterior positioning of the maxilla[1] or mandible,[2] particularly the mandible, relative to the facial skeleton and soft tissues.[3]

A retrognathic mandible is commonly, though incorrectly, referred to as an overbite.

References

  1. ^ 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. PMID 16477335. http://ajws.elsevier.com/ajws_pubmed/pubmed_switch.asp?journal_issn=0929-6646&art_pub_year=2006&art_pub_month=02&art_pub_vol=105&art_sp=147. 
  2. ^ 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. PMID 17509830. http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0901-5027(07)00117-8. 
  3. ^ "Retrognathism" at Dorland's Medical Dictionary

External links

Dentofacial anomalies and jaw disease (K07–K10, 524–526)
Jaw
Dentofacial anomalies/
jaw abnormality/
malocclusion/
orthodontic
jaw-cranial base relationship: Prognathism · Retrognathism
dental arch relationship: Crossbite · Overbite
Maxillomandibular anomalies

M: TTH

anat/devp/phys

noco/cong/jaws/tumr, epon, injr

dent, proc (endo, orth, pros)