Usually there is contact between the lateral aspects of the permanent teeth, at their broadest point. Diastema can apply to any pair of teeth and the term should be modified by a descriptor of the involved teeth. This descriptor must be distinguished from Widely spaced teeth.

Usually there is contact between the lateral aspects of the permanent teeth, at their broadest point. Diastema can apply to any pair of teeth and the term should be modified by a descriptor of the involved teeth. This descriptor must be distinguished from Widely spaced teeth.

UMLS:C0011998

SNOMEDCT_US:35591002

MSH:D003970

Increased space between two adjacent teeth in the same dental arch.

HP:0000699

Dental diastasis

Gap between teeth

Diastasis of the teeth

Dental diastema

Diastema of the teeth

Gaps between teeth

HP:0000699

Diastema