Living with Mandibular prognathia
A condition in which the lower jaw sits forward of the upper jaw, affecting how the teeth meet.
Understanding Mandibular prognathia
It shows up as a bite problem (malocclusion) where the first permanent molars meet in a forward position. It is present from birth.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Large or forward lower jaw
- Lower lip that droops or turns out
- Open bite
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include genetic specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Genetic specialists (geneticists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with rare disease patient organizations for support
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
Changes in genes (also called variants) cause this condition. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant way, so a change in one copy of the gene can be enough.
Also known as: anterior occlusion; anteroclusion; autosomal dominant prognathism; big lower jaw; big mandible; bulldog jaw
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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