The retrognathic mandible (lower jaw) is a dentofacial deformity with an anteroposterior discrepancy causing misalignment of jaws. It is otherwise called class II malocclusion, and it results in a severe overbite. Trauma to the TMJ (temporomandibular joint) can also restrict the mandible's growth, resulting in a retrognathic mandible.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pierre Robin syndrome consists of the following defects mostly: Mandibular hypoplasia - retarded growth of the lower jaw.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your lower jaw (mandible) might be small due to various reasons. Sometimes, genetic inheritance also can be a reason.
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