Jaws can be referred to as narrow or hypoplastic, but the term "atresia" is inaccurate!
Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.); 23 (5), 2018
ABSTRACT In order to lead to insights and discussion on proper use of Orthodontics and Pathology-related terminology, particularly in cases of smaller-than-usual maxilla and mandible - that is, anomalous ones -, this study compared the conceptual meaning of the term "atresia." It is considered improper w...