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Are You Confident With

Your Face ?
If No, Then You Are
Available A Confident
Face Through
PROGNATHISM

Prognathism is an extension or bulging out of the lower jaw. It occurs

when the teeth are not properly aligned due to the shape of the face
bones.This is a very common syndrome. This refers to the problem of
protruding jaw. This is also known as Habsburg jaw. It is the condition
where the jaw shifts from the usual alignment and hence looks
protruding.

Reasons For Prognathism


Gigantism
Malocclusion of the teeth
Acromegaly
Acrodysostosis
Fragile X Syndrome
Basal cell nevus syndrome

A dentist or orthodontist may be able to about treat abnormal


alignment of the jaw and teeth. Your primary health care provider
should also be involved to check for underlying medical disorders
that can be associated with prognathism.You must visit a specialist
when you have difficulty talking, biting, or chewing related to the

abnormal jaw alignment & you have concerns about jaw alignment.

Types of Prognathism
Maxillary prognathism

Alveolar prognathism
Mandibular prognathism

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