Extended lower jaw: Mandibular prognathism typicaslly refers to a condition in which the lower jaw outgrows the upper jaw. This results in a more forward position of the lower teeth and chin. It can be minor or major. Hapsburg jaw is a reference to the royalty of that name who demonstrated various degrees of this, often with deformity. If you look around, you will see people with this jaw position.
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Lower jaw juts: Lower jaw juts out. Google hapsburg jaw to illustrate. Requires orthodontic and surgical correction.
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Lower jaw larger: Lower jaw protrudes in front of the upper jaw.
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