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Diastema is the scientific name for a gap – an empty space – between groups of teeth in some mammals. In humans, diastema is defined as the gap between the top ones.
The causes of diastema formation
Diastemadepending on the cause of its formation, it may be alleged or true. Diastema true is caused by an overgrowth of the upper lip frenulum (vertical fold connecting the upper lip with the gum). Diastema Pseudo-incisors occur when the lateral incisors are reduced (microdontia) or absent. Sometimes it also occurs as a result of the growth of an additional tooth (so-called mesiodens), which is poorly arranged and pressing on the incisors, leads to the formation of diastemy. Separation of the teeth and formation diastemy it can also occur as a result of hypodontics, i.e. too few teeth in the mouth. In children, it may arise temporarily diastema physiological in the period before the lateral incisors erupt (usually between the ages of 7 and 9), however, this condition resolves on its own, and break it is usually small.
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Diastema treatment – is an orthodontic appliance necessary?
At people diastema more than 2 mm wide is considered a malocclusion – a pathological change requiring orthodontic treatment. Treatment varies depending on how the incisors align with each other. If we are dealing with diastema the real first step in treatment is the undercutting of the frenulum which is its cause. If the reason for the break is an extra tooth, it must first be removed. The rest depends on the alignment of the teeth. If the crowns of the incisors are inclined towards each other and the roots are spread apart, we speak of diastemie converging. This kind diastemy it can be cured by an orthodontist only with the use of fixed orthodontic appliances. The opposite is the case diastemy divergent – then the roots converge and the tooth crowns tilt away from each other. However, its treatment is less complicated – it can be corrected with removable orthodontic appliances. In case of diastemy parallel, in which both the roots and crowns are straight, the treatment is selected individually by the orthodontist, depending on the patient’s age and the size of the gap. If the cause diastemy there is hypodontia, you may need an implant or prosthesis.
Diastema as an aesthetic defect
If in the case of diastemy the main goal is to mask it, it is possible to perform such a treatment with porcelain veneers, which are very durable and do not discolor. It is also possible to make a special type of composite filling masking the unsightly a break.
Diastema – a defect or a beauty sensation?
Not for everyone diastema he is a cause for complexes and sadness. Many famous personalities made her a kind of hallmark, displaying this beauty sensation in a wide smile. Famous celebrities having diastemę they are often world-famous stars. They made them their hallmark diastemę including Vanessa Paradis, Madonna, Brigitte Bardot and Anna Paquin. It did not interfere with the careers of even models such as Lara Stone, Jessica Hart or Georgia May Jagger. Lots of people believe diastemę with a sexy asset and a reason to be proud. In France, it is even considered a symbol of happiness and is said to have teeth of happiness in the case of its possession – no wonder when you think about the success of the beautiful Brigitte Bardot … break well-known actors and singers are also between the teeth, for example, Elton John, Seal, Michael Strahan, Eddie Murphy, Elijah Wood, Laurence Fishburne, Olaf Lubaszenko, Marcin Mroczek and Tomasz Karolak. On the other hand, to famous people who owned diastemę, but were eliminated by Agnieszka Chylińska, Monika Olejnik, Kate Moss and Zac Efron.
Therefore, it is worth considering and, above all, consulting with an orthodontist, whether treatment of diastema it is really necessary – is it just an aesthetic question or, in a given case, it may have a negative effect on other teeth. There are also stories in which fans of, for example, Agnieszka Chylińska did not have diastemy, but they really wanted to create it in order to look like their idol. They tried to achieve the effect by such destructive procedures as tooth filing. This is very harmful and should never be attempted. Also requests are made to orthodontists to put on an orthodontic appliance to obtain diastemyare unlikely to be listened to, as such actions can have a very negative impact on the entire bite. Looking at the phenomenon from this perspective – diastema can be considered a beauty sensation that some may only envy!