Author: Dr Shaun Goh
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Description
Spacing
“Spacing can occur in the primary, mixed and permanent dentition. Spacing can be considered physiologic (normal) or abnormal. The most common presentation is spacing between incisors, in particular a maxillary midline diastema.”
– Cobourne and DiBiase 2010
Spacing can be described in their respective dentitions and if they are associated with a location or problem.
Treatment Indications & Timings
Early treatment indications:
➤ Lower lip trap
➤ Ectopic or impacted teeth
➤ Missing teeth or hypodontia
Clinical Assessment & Presentations
Intra-oral Features
Spacing in primary dentition
Central diastema
Generalised spaced dentition
Diagnosis & Considerations
Diagnosis
- Tooth-jaw size descrepancy
- Secondary spacing
Clinical Considerations
- Soft tissue equilibrium and relapse
- Transient spacing
Treatment Options
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➤ Early treatment
➤ Comprehensive orthodontics
Associated Problems
Ectopic canines | Ectopic premolars | Ectopic molars | Class II
