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A 7-year-old has a 4-mm maxillary midline diastema. Which of the following should be done?

A

Brackets should be placed to close it.

B

A radiograph should be taken to rule out the presence of a supernumerary tooth.

C

Nothing should be done. It will close on its own.

D

Nothing should be done. Treatment should be deferred until the rest of the permanent dentition erupts.

High-Yield Explanation

When a large diastema greater than 2 mm is present, it will probably not close on its own. Diagnostic tests, such as a radiograph, should be accomplished to rule out the presence of a supernumerary tooth, usually a mesiodens.

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