Surgical closure of diastema of central incisors.
In spite of the success and excellent results orthodontists have had in correcting dental abnormalities, one particular area which lends itself to relapse is the diastema between the incisors. The surgical correction of a diastema has been successfully accomplished without orthodontic treatment in patients interested in a rapid correction. The correction of functional problems was not a part of this treatment. Rapid correction is usually sought by adults who are self-conscious about their appearance and are unable to have corrections done for various personal reasons.
D000328:Adult; D003970:Diastema / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D010159:Palate / Q000601:surgery