Macrognathism

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Macrognathism is an abnormally large or protruding jaw. The opposite condition is called micrognathia.

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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.{{cn|date=April 2019}}

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