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Retrognathia MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Retrognathia
Tree Number(s)
C05.500.460.827
C05.660.207.540.460.827
C07.320.440.827
C07.320.610.827
C07.650.500.460.827
C16.131.621.207.540.460.827
C16.131.850.500.460.827
Unique ID
D063173
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D063173
Scope Note
A physical misalignment of the upper (maxilla) and lower (mandibular) jaw bones in which either or both recede relative to the frontal plane of the forehead.
Entry Term(s)
Mandibular Retroposition
Mandibular Retrusion
Maxillary Retroposition
Maxillary Retrusion
Retrognathism
See Also
Malocclusion
Mandibular Advancement
Public MeSH Note
2013; see Retrognathism 2000-2012
History Note
2013; use Retrognathism 2000-2012
Date Established
2013/01/01
Date of Entry
2012/07/03
Revision Date
2014/06/13
Retrognathia Preferred
Maxillary Retrusion Narrower
Maxillary Retroposition Narrower
Mandibular Retrusion Narrower
Mandibular Retroposition Narrower
Retrognathism Narrower
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