Maxillary Midline Diastemas in West African Smiles
The maxillary midline diastema (MMD) has experienced a renaissance in popular culture over the last 10 years. Current literature states that MMDs should be eliminated where possible or be reduced to 1 mm or less in width. This literature review explores the evidence for this in a West African popula...
Main Authors: | Sefaakor Ahiaku, BDS (Hons), MFDS RCPSGlasg, Brian J. Millar, BDS, FDSRCS, PhD, FHEA |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-04-01
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Series: | International Dental Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0020653922001642 |
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