Esthetic Buttons for Midline Diastema Closure

Jerie, Romario E; Harry, Jenish; Kumar, Jithesh; Marish, Panchami

doi:10.37841/jidam.2025.v12.i1.003

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📝Abstract

📥 Received: 17 November 2024 ✅ Accepted: 24 January 2025 📤 Published: 28 March 2025

Purpose

To evaluate the clinical outcome of the esthetic buttons for midline diastema space closure rather than full conventional fixed appliance therapy.

Method

Four esthetic buttons were placed on the central incisors (2 on each tooth) for complete translatory movement of the teeth followed by traction.

Results

Space closure was achieved within a 1-month time interval, followed by buildup of lateral incisors.

Conclusion

This approach can be followed in patients with compromised financial support and with compromised periodontal support, as this delivers less force with great comfort. Patients who are hesitant to begin treatment owing to financial obstacles with fixed appliance therapy may find this helpful.

Keywords: Esthetic Buttons Space Closure Midline Diastema

🔖How to Cite

Jerie RE, Harry J, Kumar J, Marish P. Esthetic buttons for midline diastema closure. J Indian Dent Assoc Madras. 2025;12(1). DOI: 10.37841/jidam.2025.v12.i1.003

Jerie, R. E., Harry, J., Kumar, J., & Marish, P. (2025). Esthetic buttons for midline diastema closure. Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.37841/jidam.2025.v12.i1.003

Jerie, Romario E., et al. "Esthetic Buttons for Midline Diastema Closure." Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras, vol. 12, no. 1, 2025. DOI: 10.37841/jidam.2025.v12.i1.003.

Jerie RE, Harry J, Kumar J, Marish P. Esthetic buttons for midline diastema closure. J Indian Dent Assoc Madras. 2025;12(1). doi:10.37841/jidam.2025.v12.i1.003

Jerie, Romario E., Jenish Harry, Jithesh Kumar, and Panchami Marish. "Esthetic Buttons for Midline Diastema Closure." Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras 12, no. 1 (2025). https://doi.org/10.37841/jidam.2025.v12.i1.003.

📚References

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Grundy FT, Grundy MC. Occlusal changes from primary to permanent dentitions. J Orthod. 1986;13:187–93.
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Becker A. The median maxillary diastema: a review of its etiology. Isr J Dent Med. 1977;26:21–27.
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Kravitz ND, Kusnoto B. A quick and inexpensive method for composite button fabrication. J Clin Orthod. 2007;41:65–6.
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Sahu SK, Nayak TK, Mishra S. Novel method to treat anterior teeth relapse. J Indian Orthod Soc. 2015;49:228–9.
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Siyo RK, Purushothaman B. Closure of relapsed spaces with composite lingual buttons – Two case reports. Int J Contemp Med Res. 2016;3:2183–5.
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Espeland LV, Stenvik A. Perception of personal dental appearance in young adults: Relationship between occlusion, awareness, and satisfaction. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 1991;100:234–41.

[1] 1
Kolokitha OE, Topouzelis N. Management of maxillary midline diastema with emphasis on etiology. J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2008;32:265–272.

[2] 2
Grundy FT, Grundy MC. Occlusal changes from primary to permanent dentitions. J Orthod. 1986;13:187–93.

[3] 3
Broadbent BH. The face of the normal child (diagnosis, development). Angle Orthod. 1977;47:183–208.

[4] 4
Edwards JG. A clinical study: the diastema, the frenum, the frenectomy. Oral Health. 1977;67(9):51–62.

[5] 5
Becker A. The median maxillary diastema: a review of its etiology. Isr J Dent Med. 1977;26:21–27.

[6] 6
Kravitz ND, Kusnoto B. A quick and inexpensive method for composite button fabrication. J Clin Orthod. 2007;41:65–6.

[7] 7
Sahu SK, Nayak TK, Mishra S. Novel method to treat anterior teeth relapse. J Indian Orthod Soc. 2015;49:228–9.

[8] 8
Siyo RK, Purushothaman B. Closure of relapsed spaces with composite lingual buttons – Two case reports. Int J Contemp Med Res. 2016;3:2183–5.

[9] 9
Espeland LV, Stenvik A. Perception of personal dental appearance in young adults: Relationship between occlusion, awareness, and satisfaction. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 1991;100:234–41.