Macrognathism
Macrognathism | |
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Other names | Megagnathia |
Specialty | ENT surgery |
Macrognathism is an abnormally large or protruding jaw.[1] The opposite condition is called micrognathia.
Causes
Treatment
Treatment is surgical. Osteotomy may be done in case of maxillary macrognathia. Mandibular macrognathia is generally managed by resection of a portion of the mandible.[citation needed]
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