Prognatismo

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Prognatismo

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Mentón grande

Cuidados en el hogar:

Se recomienda consultar a un odontólogo o a un ortodoncista para la evaluación y posible tratamiento del desalineamiento de los dientes y la mandíbula. Sin embargo, se debe también consultar con el médico de cabecera para descartar trastornos que se pueden asociar con el prognatismo.

Se debe llamar al médico si:

Lo que se puede esperar en el consultorio médico:

El médico lleva a cabo un examen físico  y hace preguntas con relación a la historia clínica del paciente, como las siguientes:

Algunos de los exámenes diagnósticos son:

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