orthognathic /or·thog·na·thic/ (or″thog-na´thik)
orthognathic (ôr´thognā´thik),
1. pertaining to orthognathia.
2. orthognathous.
or·tho·gnath·ic (ôr th -n th  k, ôrth g-) or or·thog·na·thous (ôr-th gn-ths)adj. 1. Relating to orthognathia. 2. Having a jaw that does not project forward. |
orthognathic (ôr´thognā´thik),
adj pertaining to the normal relationships of the jaws.
orthognathic surgery,
n surgery to alter relationships of dental arches and/or supporting bones, usually accomplished with orthodontic therapy.
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