title: Management of median diastema.
abstract: In mixed and early permanent dentitions, median diastema can be a major esthetic concern for patients and/or their parents. The space can be transient or created by developmental, pathological, or iatrogenic factors. Different treatment techniques have been proposed to manage the situation. This paper reviews the common causes of median diastema and presents four cases to illustrate a range of restorative and orthodontic options.
authors: University of Hong Kong.
authors: F C
authors: FC
authors: Chu
authors: A S
authors: AS
authors: Siu
authors: P R
authors: PR
authors: Newsome
authors: S H
authors: SH
authors: Wei
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003188:Composite Resins; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D003801:Dental Veneers; D003818:Dentition, Mixed; D016379:Denture, Partial, Fixed, Resin-Bonded; D003970:Diastema / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007180:Incisor; D008297:Male; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; D010155:Palatal Expansion Technique / Q000009:adverse effects; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D014078:Tooth Eruption / Q000502:physiology; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques; D014096:Tooth, Supernumerary / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003776:Dental Porcelain