Retrognathia

Retrognathic form of malocclusion

Retrognathism or retrognathism is a malocclusion that occurs when the upper jaw protrudes slightly beyond the lower jaw. An incorrect bite leads to injury to the gums and teeth if it is not corrected in time. In medicine, retrognathic bite is called "open" because the upper and lower jaws move away from each other. With it, the root of the upper tooth is located partially or completely in front of the root of the lower molar. With this form of malocclusion, there will be a visible lack of density between the upper and lower teeth with a slight protrusion