Widely spaced teeth
Definition
Widely spaced teeth can be a temporary condition related to normal growth and the development of adult teeth. It can also occur as a permanent condition in several diseases. Wide spacing can also result from continued growth of the jawbone.
Alternative Names
Teeth - widely spacedCauses
- Normal growth (temporary widening)
- Tooth shifting due to missing teeth
- Acromegaly
- Morquio syndrome
- Sanfilippo syndrome
- Ellis-van Creveld syndrome
- Possible presence of periodontal disease or trauma
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