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Diastema is a space between two permanent teeth, typically the upper central incisors (front teeth).
Baby teeth have gaps called primate spaces. These are normal and necessary to allow enough room for the permanent teeth to come in.
The most common cause of diastema in adult teeth is malocclusion, or poor fit between the teeth of the upper and lower jaws. This usually can be corrected with orthodontics.
Another common cause of diastema is a short labial frenum. The labial frenum is found at the mid line inside the upper lip, and it is a flap of mucosa and connective tissue that holds the upper lip close to the teeth. If this tissue is short and too tight, it can result in the diastema. This problem can usually be corrected with a minor surgical procedure called a labial frenectomy. This is sometimes done in conjunction with orthodontics to move the teeth together.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoDiastema can be caused by the jaw being too large or too small for the teeth in your mouth or from your teeth being deformed or too small. Thumb sucking or swallowing with your tongue pressed against your teeth can also cause a gap.
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∙ 12y agoAn ape has a large, projecting canine, which fits into a space Diastema behind the lower first premolar. Each time the mouth is closed, the back edge on each tooth that is helpful for slicing fruits and leaves.
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When was Micrurus diastema created?
Micrurus diastema was created in 1854.
Is diastema present in rabbit?
yes rabbits do have diastema(the gap between incisors premolar).Most of the herbivorous mammals have diastema like pig,cattle etc.
What is the gap between teeth of a herbivore called?
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What is the diastema of a goat?
Diastema is a space or cleft eg the space in the dental arch between the incisors and canines and the cheek teeth which is also called the interdental space
What is the function of the diastema in herbivores?
The diastema in herbivores allows them to manipulate their food during mastication. It lets them use their tongues to push food over to their molars where they can chew it.
Do Humans have the largest diastema amongst the primate?
No humans do not have the largest diastema amongst the primate. Actually we have the smallest diastema compared to other primates such as gorillas, chimps, and orangutans. The reason being is because I learned in my bio class that in order for those apes to have fairly large canine teeth which is not only used for eating but also mainly for defending themselves they need to have a huge gap in between the incisors and canine teeth.
David letterman Condoleezza Rice Lauren hutton and Alfred E neuman all had diastema what is this?
a gap in the teeth
What is a gap between the bone called?
The gap between the front teeth is called a diastema. The scientific name is diastema. If it is big, it can only cause aesthetic problems, and it can get fixed by many ways in dentistry (Orthodontics, bondings, veneers). But if it is small, some people just like having it, and it is ok.
Do horses have a diastema?
Yes, it is different to a cows as cows have one instead of top fron teeth, horses have them between the incisors and the premolars.
When a woman has a gap between her teeth what does this mean?
it means she has interdental space greater than normal... she has diastema greater than normal
What is the term for the area between the lips and teeth?
The area between the lips and teeth is the oral vestibule.vestibule
What causes the space or gap between front teeth defined as frenum a genetic thing or from disease processes?
The frenum or frenulum linguae is the band of tissue beneath the tongue. The frenulum labii superioris is the band of tissue behind your upper lip. Neither have anything to do with the gap between your central incisors, which is called diastema or gap-tooth. The gap is probably genetic in most cases.
