
Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions ā written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Micrognathism
Introduction
Synonyms and keywords: Micrognathia, mandibular hypoplasia
Natural History, Complications, Prognosis
Natural History, Complications, Prognosis
It is common in infants, but is usually self-corrected during growth, due to the jaws increasing in size.
It may be a cause of abnormal tooth alignment and in severe cases can cause hamper feeding.
Causes
Causes
Its causes also include , , Hallerman-Streiff syndrome, Trisomy 13, Trisomy 18, X0 syndrome (Turner syndrome), Progeria, Treacher Collins syndrome, Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome, Russell-Silver syndrome, Seckel syndrome, Cri du chat syndrome and Marfan syndrome.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
