Macrognathism
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Macrognathism is an abnormally large or protruding jaw.[1] The opposite condition is called micrognathia.
Causes
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- Acromegaly[1]
- Fetal alcohol syndrome[2]
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- Cleidocranial dysplasia
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.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
References
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