Diestema (Intermittent Tooth)

Tooth gaps, which is the condition that we call diastema, which is known as a split tooth among the people, can become a situation that disturbs the individual aesthetically. There are several reasons for these gaps to occur. If you have genetically inherited the large jaw structure from the father and the small tooth structure from the mother, there will be an incompatibility between the tooth and the jaw arch and it will be widely spaced.

Of course, the opposite of this situation is also the case. Sometimes the piece of flesh that we call the philtrum, which extends from the upper lip to the gums, also causes gaps in the teeth. Another situation is that if you have had a tooth extracted before or if you have had a surgical intervention, other teeth may tend to slide into these spaces over time, as a result of which there may be gaps in the teeth. Well, let’s talk about how these split teeth are treated.

Composite Bonding Method
Bonding method is among the fastest and most economical treatment options that have increased in popularity recently. In this method, an extremely aesthetic appearance is obtained by loading the cavities in equal proportions by using bonding agents and materials that we call composites in the closest color to the tooth tissue without abrasion from the teeth. In this method, the knowledge, skills and experience of the physician are important in obtaining an aesthetic result. It is usually finished in one session. As long as the person pays attention to oral hygiene, he can use it for many years without any problems.

Laminate (Leaf Covering) Method
This method is a longer and more costly method than the bonding method. It is usually done to more complex cases that cannot be resolved with bonding. It is a less preferred method as it is more costly. Sometimes minor abrasions may be required from the teeth. First, a model is obtained, how it will look in the mouth is rehearsed, and then the cutting and construction phase is started. It usually takes 2-3 sessions. In this method, the knowledge and experience of the physician and the experience of the ceramicist who makes the laminates are very important because the thickness of the lamina porcelains we mentioned is 0.3-0.5 mm thick, they are very thin and sensitive materials, so they require a very good hand workmanship. With this method, tremendous aesthetic results are obtained.

Wire Treatment (Orthodontics)
Finally, split teeth can be combined with this method, but it is the least preferred method since the treatment can take between 1-1.5 years and it is necessary to use a fixative for a long time after the treatment.

As a result, no matter which method you choose, the experience of the physician who will perform this procedure is important, as the procedures are mostly involved in aesthetics. If a less costly treatment plan is desired as soon as possible, this is the bonding method we mentioned first. The other two treatment options are more costly and longer-lasting.