A multidisciplinary approach to the management of a maxillary midline diastema: A clinical report

Mario F Romero; Courtney S Babb; Christian Brenes; Fernando J Haddock

doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2017.06.017

A multidisciplinary approach to the management of a maxillary midline diastema: A clinical report

J Prosthet Dent. 2018 Apr;119(4):502-505. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2017.06.017. Epub 2017 Aug 23.

Authors

Mario F Romero¹, Courtney S Babb², Christian Brenes³, Fernando J Haddock¹

Affiliations

¹ Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative Sciences, Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, Ga.
² Instructor, Department of General Dentistry, Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, Ga. Electronic address: cbabb@augusta.edu.
³ Assistant Professor, Department of General Dentistry, Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, Ga.

PMID: 28838822
DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2017.06.017

Abstract

A maxillary midline diastema (MMD) is a common complaint of dental patients. An MMD can be closed with treatment from different disciplines, including operative dentistry and orthodontics. A comprehensive smile analysis is also a necessity before beginning treatment. This article highlights the closure of a 3-mm MMD by using a combination of orthodontics and direct composite resin restorations.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Composite Resins
Dental Restoration, Permanent / methods*
Diastema / therapy*
Esthetics, Dental
Female
Humans
Orthodontic Appliances
Orthodontic Space Closure*

Substances

Composite Resins