1. Plural of diastema; gaps or spaces between teeth, especially the front teeth.
Usage: Medical/dental term; Commonly used in orthodontics and dentistry

Examples

• The orthodontist explained that the patient's diastemata would close after wearing braces for several months.
• Some people have natural diastemata between their upper front teeth.
• The dentist recommended treatment to close the diastemata before they became more pronounced.
• Diastemata are common in children and often close as permanent teeth develop.
• She decided to have her diastemata corrected with cosmetic dentistry.