Seoul National University Entrance Station Dental Clinic: Same-Day Resin Treatment for Spaced Front Teeth (Diastema)

Seoul National University Entrance Station Dental Clinic

I am Director Park Jeong-gi of Remember.

Diastema is a dental term that refers to a space between teeth.

It is used most often to describe a gap between the front teeth, and it can affect not only appearance but also pronunciation and chewing function.

There are many different causes of diastema.

Common causes include naturally small teeth, a large jawbone, tongue habits, periodontal disease that causes tooth movement, and a labial frenum positioned too low.

In the past, orthodontic treatment or prosthetic restoration was used to address this issue, but depending on the size and extent, same-day treatment using resin is also fully possible.

To help with understanding at Seoul National University Entrance Station Dental Clinic, I will explain using photos.

Diastema has characteristics that can be easily confirmed with the naked eye.

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When viewed from the front, a clear space can be observed between the maxillary central incisors, and the size of this gap varies from person to person, ranging from a small 1–2 mm gap to a large gap of 5 mm or more.

In the case at Seoul National University Entrance Station Dental Clinic, the black space between the front teeth is clearly visible,

so it stands out especially when smiling or speaking, and this can make the patient feel psychologically discouraged.

In addition, food can easily get stuck, and air can escape when speaking, which may cause inaccurate pronunciation.

Same-day treatment with resin At Seoul National University Entrance Station Dental Clinic, I will explain the method of filling the space between teeth using a tooth-colored material called composite resin.

This treatment has the major advantage of being a "same-day treatment," making it very suitable for busy modern people.

First, the tooth surface is cleaned, then acid etching is applied to the tooth surface, and bonding agent is applied.

Next, a shade that matches the patient's tooth color is selected, and the chosen material is carefully placed in that area.

If the desired shape is well achieved, a light-curing unit is used to harden the material.

Finally, the shape is refined and polished to complete a natural-looking finish.

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At Seoul National University Entrance Station Dental Clinic, I think the biggest advantage of diastema restoration using resin is its immediacy.

All treatment is completed in one visit, so the patient can immediately see an improved smile.

Compared with traditional orthodontic treatment, which takes months to years, a significant amount of time can be saved.

There are also significant economic advantages.

It is much less expensive than orthodontic treatment or prosthetic restoration, and since multiple visits are not required, transportation costs and time costs can also be reduced.

It is also a conservative method that does not remove the tooth or requires only minimal reshaping.

As can be seen from the photos shown at Seoul National University Entrance Station Dental Clinic, it also produces excellent aesthetic results,

and because it can reproduce a color and translucency very similar to natural teeth, patient satisfaction after treatment is very high.

And if necessary, color adjustment or retreatment is relatively simple. Diastema is no longer a problem that can only be solved with a long time and high cost. ^^

Same-day treatment using resin can save the patient's time and money while still delivering excellent aesthetic results.

Of course, resin treatment also has limitations.

If the gap is too large or there is a serious problem with tooth alignment, orthodontic treatment may be a more fundamental solution.

However, this should be decided after an accurate diagnosis by the attending doctor, depending on the patient's needs, desired direction, time, cost, and oral condition.

Are you worried because your front teeth are spaced apart? If you invest just one day, you can regain a confident smile.

I hope the information I explained today at Seoul National University Entrance Station Dental Clinic was helpful, and I will end this post here.

Thank you.

Treatment date: 2025.07.18