diastema
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9.9
A gap between the two top front teeth
- noun
- /daɪˈæstəmə/
- Specialized
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diastema
- After his orthodontic treatment, he no longer had a noticeable diastema between his front teeth.
Examples
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The dentist explained that a diastema is a common gap that can occur between the upper front teeth.
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Walter Collins had a diastema, also known as a diastema.
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Walter Collins had a diastema, also known as a diastema.
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Your son's upper front teeth were separated by a small tissue-- a diastema.
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The white gloves (freemasonry symbol), the Michael Jackson moves, the close-up of Gaga crying with Madonna's diastema ...
Blog text (30) -
Many people embrace their diastema, seeing it as a unique feature of their smile.
How Wide
gap-toothed
3
6.9
3
6.9
diastema
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9.9
- Specialized
1
9.9
Surface Forms
diastema singular
diastemata plural
Etymology
The word diastema comes from Greek diastema, which means 'space' or 'interval' and from dia- meaning 'apart'. It is like the English word distance, so a diastema is the 'gap' between two teeth, especially the front ones.