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retrognathia [ret′rōnā′thē·ə] Etymology: L, retro, backward; Gk, gnathos, jaw a condition in which either or both jaws recede with respect to the frontal plane of the forehead. According to Angle's Classification of Malocclusion, the facial profile of a person with a Class II malocclusion is retrognathic. Also called mandibular retroposition, mandibular retrusion, maxillary retroposition, maxillary retrusion. retrognathia underdevelopment of the maxilla and/or mandible. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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