Prognathism is the positional relationship of the mandible and/or maxilla to the skeletal base where either of the jaws protrudes beyond a predetermined imaginary line in the coronal plane of the skull. In general dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery and orthodontics, this is assessed clinically or radiographically (cephalometrics). The word ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prognathism
(prog´nә-thiz″әm) abnormal protrusion of one or both jaws, especially the lower jaw, the gnathic index being above 103. adj., prognath´ic, prog´nathous., adj. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Type: Term Pronunciation: prog′nă-thizm Definitions: 1. The condition of being prognathic; abnormal forward projection of one or of both jaws beyond the established normal relationship with the cranial base; the mandibular condyles are in their normal rest relationship to the temporomandibular joints. Synonyms: progenia  ... Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=72596