Saturday, February, 11, 2012

Prognathism

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Alternative Names

Extended chin


Home Care

It is appropriate to see a dentist or orthodontist to treat abnormal alignment of the jaw and teeth. However, your primary health care provider should also be involved to check for any underlying medical disorders that can be associated with prognathism.


Call your health care provider if
  • There is difficulty talking, biting, or chewing related to the abnormal jaw alignment.
  • You have concerns about jaw alignment

What to expect at your health care provider's office

The health care provider will perform a physical examination and ask questions regarding the patient's medical history. Questions may include:

  • Is there any family history of an unusual jaw shape?
  • Is there difficulty talking, biting, or chewing?
  • What other symptoms do you have?

Diagnostic tests may include:

  • Skull x-ray
  • Dental x-rays
  • Imprints of the bite (a plaster mold is made of the teeth)

Review Date: 01/28/2010
Reviewed By: Kimberly G. Lee, MD, MSc, IBCLC, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Medical University of Charleston, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)