Retrognathism
| Retrognathism | |
|---|---|
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| A child with Treacher Collins syndrome showing microtia and retrognathism awaiting corrective surgery | |
| Classification and external resources | |
| Specialty | gastroenterology |
| ICD-10 | K07.1 |
| ICD-9-CM | 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
- ↑ 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. PMID 16477335. doi:10.1016/S0929-6646(09)60336-3.
- ↑ 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. PMID 17509830. doi:10.1016/j.ijom.2007.03.004.
- ↑ "Retrognathism" at Dorland's Medical Dictionary
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