[2] It is common in infants,[3][4] but is usually self-corrected during growth, due to the jaws' increasing in size.

It may be a cause of abnormal tooth alignment and in severe cases can hamper feeding.

[5] It can also, both in adults and children, make intubation difficult, either during anesthesia or in emergency situations.

According to the NCBI, the following conditions feature micrognathism:[6] It can be detected by the naked eye as well as dental or skull X-Ray testing.

[citation needed] Micrognathia can be treated by surgery and modified eating methods.