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What is macrognathia?
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Large jaw: Marco means big. Gnathia means jaw. Hence large upper jaw. However, this is always in relation to the lower jaw and how the teeth line up. I assume you are considering braces and possible jaw surgery.
Answered 11/18/2012
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Large jaw: Macro means big. Gnathia means jaw. Hence large jaw.
Answered 11/18/2012
5.5k views
Thank
Large jaw: Macro means big. Gnathia means jaw. Hence large jaw.
Answered 11/18/2012
5.5k views
Thank
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