What is Diastema Closure?
The gap between the two teeth is too small to add a tooth and the narrow gap is the treatment method where adhesive restorative materials are used. These gaps can sometimes be in only one zone (between two teeth) or in multiple zones. These gaps, which can create aesthetic concerns, can also cause some problems in chewing and speaking. During this treatment, the teeth are not cut.
During the treatment of the teeth facing the gap is cut? Is there any harm to the teeth?
Since there is no cut from the tooth during this treatment, no tissue loss occurs in the teeth facing the space. Adhesive restorative material is applied directly to the cavity facing teeth after surface preparation.
Can you give information about the treatment process?
According to the clinical and radiological examination, the cavities are analyzed first. The analysis will show us which teeth will be included in the treatment, as well as the extent to which we will expand the size of the teeth involved in the treatment. This analysis can be done on the model obtained from the patient or it can be done in the patient’s mouth. After the size analysis, the appropriate color adhesive restorative material is selected for the teeth and the prepared demo is applied to the patient’s mouth. In this way, the patient will have information about the possible outcome of the treatment. At this stage, within the limitations, the length and width of the teeth are re-adjusted to optimize the result. Once the procedures on the demo are complete, the appropriate color adhesive restorative material is applied to seal the gap and the treatment is completed after the polishing steps.
How many sessions lasts?
The duration of treatment varies according to the gap to be closed. In addition, according to the gap to be closed, the process may take only one session or sometimes it may take two or three sessions. In any case, one week after the end of the treatment, control is required.
Is it possible to have adhesive restorations made to the teeth after treatment?
Restorations chosen and made in the appropriate color to the existing teeth will not create any color mismatch in any way. At the same time, these restorations will be made without a cut of the teeth and since the existing stable tooth tissue is preserved, the image closest to nature will be obtained. Only at the first moment when the treatment is finished, the tooth will appear lighter than the restorative material. This is due to the fact that the tooth remains dry for a long time, and the tooth will be removed again when it is wet with saliva.
What are your suggestions after the treatment?
First of all, as mentioned earlier, one week after the treatment is required. According to the situation causing the gap; It is recommended that teeth should not be bitten by the front teeth, the shells of crustacean foods should be broken, and rather they should be avoided as much as possible, especially after coffee, or the teeth should be brushed immediately after being consumed.
