0010759 Prominence of the premaxilla

synonym Prominence of the intermaxillary bone Anterior position of the primary palate bone Premaxillary bone excess Anterior position of the premaxilla Prominence of the primary palate bone

comment As a consequence of prominence of the premaxilla, the overlying structures, the nose and philtrum, may appear prominent. There is increased convexity of the face and an increased nasolabial angle. In the presence of a normal sized mandible, retrognathia may be appreciated.