K. Kohli, DDS
Primate Spaces
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Seen in the primary
dentition only.
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Incidence of 70% in the
mx and 63% in the md.
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Congenital rather than
developmental.
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2 distinct diastema’s -
–
Mx laterals and canines -
1.7 mm
–
Md canines and first molars
- 1.5 mm