A 7-year-old has a 4-mm maxillary midline diastema. Which of the following should be done?
When a large diastema greater than 2 mm is present, it will probably not close on its own. Diagnostic tests, such as a radiograph, should be accomplished to rule out the presence of a supernumerary tooth, usually a mesiodens.
Brackets should be placed to close it.
A radiograph should be taken to rule out the presence of a supernumerary tooth.
Nothing should be done. It will close on its own.
Nothing should be done. Treatment should be deferred until the rest of the permanent dentition erupts.