Micrognathism
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| ICD-10 | K07.0 |
|---|---|
| ICD-9 | 524.04 |
| DiseasesDB | 22641 |
| MedlinePlus | 003306 |
| MeSH | D008844 |
Micrognathism (or Micrognathia) is a condition where the jaw is undersized. It is also sometimes called "Mandibular hypoplasia".
It may be a cause of abnormal tooth alignment and in severe cases can hamper feeding.
Micrognathia is more common in children than in adults, because the jaw tends to grow quickly during puberty.
