Retrognathia (or retrognathism) is a type of malocclusion which refers to an abnormal posterior positioning of the maxilla or mandible, particularly the mandible, relative to the facial skeleton and soft tissues. A retrognathic mandible is commonly referred to as an overbite, though this terminology is not used medically. ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retrognathism
Type: Term Pronunciation: ret′rō-nath′izm Definitions: 1. A condition of facial disharmony in which one or both jaws are posterior to normal in their craniofacial relationships; usually used in reference to the mandible. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=78044