Dental Gap Closing

Gaps in teeth, especially on front teeth, may be closed with composite resin fillings, also known as diestma closing or gap closing.

Dental Gap Closing Process

The dental gap closing treatment using composite resin fillings or material treatment takes just one appointment visit.

During your appointment, your restorative dentist fills the front gaps with composite resin materials. The composite resin fillings material is then cured using a light catalyst to hardens and bonded it into place.

Diestma closing with composite resin fillings will require proper care and use (without biting on hard foods or applying heavy pressure). It may need to be replaced after a certain period of time should it be chipped or turn yellowish over time.

For a longer-lasting treatment option result, porcelain veneers are sometimes opted instead that tends to provide better strength and does not turn color over time.

Other commonly done treatments in cosmetic dentistry related to dental gap closing includes:

1. Porcelain Veneers
2. Dental Crowns
3. Inlays and Onlays
4. Orthodontic Braces
5. Dental Bonding