Retrognathism

Retrognathia 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]

Not to be confused with Micrognathism.
Retrognathism
Other namesRetrognathism
A child with Treacher Collins syndrome showing microtia and retrognathism awaiting corrective surgery
SpecialtyMedical genetics, dentistry

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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