Micrognathia
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Micrognathia is insufficient development of the lower jaw, which is smaller or more set back than normal and changes the harmony of the face and the relationship between the teeth.
How it presents: It can show up as a small chin, a misaligned bite, and, in some cases, difficulty feeding or breathing, especially when it is present from birth.
Origin: Sometimes it is part of congenital syndromes and other times it is due to problems with bone growth during childhood.
Who treats it? It is best evaluated by specialists in otolaryngology together with maxillofacial surgery, depending on the impact on breathing, feeding, or the bite. When there is a notably small chin or associated problems, it is worth seeking a professional opinion to guide the next steps.
Data on 23 doctors who treat micrognathia
Which specialist treats micrognathia?
Micrognathia is usually treated by specialists in otolaryngologist, general practitioner.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in micrognathia
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Luis Miguel Méndez Saucedo
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Rodrigo Fernández Pellón
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Dr. Nuria Esperanza Boronat Echeverria
Frequently asked questions
What is micrognathia?
Micrognathia is insufficient development of the lower jaw, which is smaller or more set back than normal and changes the harmony of the face and the relationship between the teeth.
Which doctor treats micrognathia?
Micrognathia is usually treated by specialists in otolaryngologist, general practitioner.