prognathism

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P0585000 (prŏg′nə-thəs, prŏg-nā′-) also prog·nath·ic (prŏg-năth′ĭk, -nā′thĭk)adj. Having jaws or mouthparts that project forward to a marked degree.

prog′na·thism (-nə-thĭz′əm) n.

prognathism

the condition of having jaws that project beyond the upper part of the face. — prognathic, prognathous, adj.See also: Facial Features

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prognathism - the condition of being prognathous; the condition of having a projecting jawcondition, status - a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations"

Prognathism

(underbite, underjet), a type of occlusion, usually congenital, in which the mandibular teeth cover the corresponding maxillary teeth when the jaws are in centric occlusion; the alveolar process of maxilla may be in a correct position or inclined forward (or protruding). The lower jaw protrudes considerably forward; the chin and lower lip protrude prominently, and the upper lip seems to regress. In early childhood, prognathism is corrected by orthodontic methods, and in adults by surgical intervention.

Prognathism

in anthropology, facial protrusion in a vertical plane. Facial prognathism is the protrusion of the entire face, while alveolar prognathism is the protrusion of only the alveolar (dental) portion of the upper jaw. Facial prognathism is measured by the facial angle, and alveolar prognathism is measured by the angle of the alveolar portion of the face. Prognathism is more typical of southern Mongoloids and representatives of the Equatorial race, although it also occurs in other racial groups.

prognathism

[prog´nah-thizm] abnormal protrusion of one or both jaws, especially the lower jaw, the gnathic index being above 103. adj., adj prognath´ic, prog´nathous.

prog·na·thism

(prog'nă-thizm), In the diphthong gn, the g is silent only at the beginning of a word.The condition of being prognathic; abnormal forward projection of one or of both jaws beyond the established normal relationship with the cranial base; the mandibular condyles are in their normal rest relationship to the temporomandibular joints. Synonym(s): progenia

prog·na·thism

(prog'nă-thizm) The condition of being prognathic; abnormal forward projection of one or of both jaws beyond the established normal relationship with the cranial base; the mandibular condyles are in their normal rest relationship to the temporomandibular joints.
Synonym(s): progenia.

prognathism

Abnormal protrusion of either jaw, especially the lower.

prog·na·thism

(prog'nă-thizm) Condition of being prognathic; abnormal forward projection of one or both jaws beyond established normal relationship with cranial base; mandibular condyles are in their normal rest relationship to the temporomandibular joints.

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