Retrognathism

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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 referred to as an overbite, though this terminology is not used medically.

See also

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. 
  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. 
  3. "Retrognathism" at Dorland's Medical Dictionary

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