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Micrognacia - Overview

Definición:

Es un término que describe una mandíbula inferior anormalmente pequeña.

Consideraciones:

En la verdadera micrognacia, la mandíbula es tan pequeña que interfiere con la alimentación del bebé. Los bebés con micrognacia pueden requerir tetinas o biberones especiales para alimentarse adecuadamente.

La micrognacia frecuentemente se corrige sola durante el crecimiento, especialmente en la pubertad cuando la mandíbula crece bastante. Puede ser causada por ciertos trastornos y síndromes hereditarios.

La micrognacia es una causa del alineamiento anormal de los dientes, lo cual se puede observar en la forma como estos cierran. A menudo, no hay suficiente espacio para que los dientes crezcan. Consulte con un ortodoncista cuando al niño le salgan los dientes permanentes. A veces, los niños pueden superar la micrognacia con el tiempo y tiene sentido esperar para tratar la afección hasta cuando sean mayores.

Causas:

La micrognacia puede ser parte de otros síndromes genéticos, como:

  • Reviewed last on: 5/1/2011
  • Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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