Midface Prominence

Definition:

Subjective: Anterior positioning of the infraorbital and perialar regions, or increased convexity of the face, or increased nasolabial angle

Comments:

This term represents increased size of the maxilla (upper jaw) in length (increased midface height) or depth (midface prominence). In the presence of normal mandible size, maxillary prominence may give the appearance of retrognathia.

Replaces:

• Midface Hyperplasia
• Midface Hypertrophy

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