Diastema

What it means

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

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.

Rare diseases that can present with this6

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Dental diastasis · Dental diastema · Diastasis of the teeth · Diastema of the teeth · Gaps between teeth