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[Diastemata in 3-year-old children without malocclusion]
Czasopismo Stomatologiczne
|June 1, 1989
Summary
Most 3-year-olds have gaps between their teeth, known as diastemata. This suggests two types of primary teeth arches exist: open with gaps and closed without gaps.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Dental Morphology
Context:
- Study focused on 3-year-old children without malocclusion.
- Investigated the presence, position, and size of diastemata (interdental spaces).
Purpose:
- To analyze the characteristics of dental arches in young children.
- To determine if diastemata are a typical feature in primary dentition.
Summary:
- Diastemata were observed in 95% of upper arches and 80% of lower arches in the studied children.
- The findings indicate that the contact points between teeth are not a defining characteristic at this age.
- The study suggests the existence of two distinct types of primary dental arches: 'open' (with diastemata) and 'closed' (without diastemata).
Impact:
- Provides insights into the normal variation of primary dental arches.
- Helps differentiate typical developmental spacing from potential malocclusion indicators in early childhood.
- Contributes to understanding the developmental trajectory of dentition.