Condition
Extended chin
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 7 March 20051 min read
Alternative names
Prognathism
Definition
Prognathism is a protrusion of the jaw (mandible) due to misalignment of teeth caused by malformations of the shape of the bones of the face.
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