Clinical term
diastema
A visible space between two teeth, most often the upper front teeth, from tooth size, a thick frenum or missing teeth.
Also called: gap between teeth
Reviewed by Dr. Amit Sharma, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 3 September 2026
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