Micrognathia

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The face

If micrognathia interferes with feeding, special feeding techniques and equipment will be required. Techniques can be learned through special programs at most hospitals .

• Your child seems to have a very small jaw.
• Your child has difficulty feeding properly.

The doctor will perform a physical examination and may ask questions about the history of the problem, such as:

• When did you first notice that the jaw was small?
• How severe is it?
• Is there difficulty eating?
• What other symptoms are also present?

The physical examination will include a thorough exam of the mouth.

The following tests may be performed:

• Dental x-rays
• Skull x-rays

If there are other symptoms present that indicate an inherited condition, testing for that condition may be recommended. Surgery or orthodontic appliances may be recommended.

Review Date: 10/27/2005
Reviewed By: Daniel Rauch, MD, FAAP, Director, Pediatric Hospitalist Program, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.