Micrognathism
Condition in which the jaw is small / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Retrognathism.
Micrognathism is a condition where the jaw is undersized. It is also sometimes called mandibular hypoplasia.[citation needed] It is common in infants,[citation needed] but is usually self-corrected during growth, due to the jaws' increasing in size. It may be a cause of abnormal tooth alignment and in severe cases can hamper feeding.[2] It can also, both in adults and children, make intubation difficult, either during anesthesia or in emergency situations.
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Micrognathism | |
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Other names | Micrognathia, strawberry chin, hypognathia[1] hypognathism |
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Specialty | Medical genetics |
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