Abstract

Laypeople's perceptions of smile esthetics: Why is it important and what do we need to know?.

Highlights

  • People judge themselves and others by their smile, which could be affected by oral diseases that lead to a loss of health, function and aesthetics, extending its impact on self-esteem and quality of life

  • Several studies have been conducted to evaluate the perception of the smile by altering the aesthetic parameters evaluated by general dentists, specialists and lay people, in order to assess the coherence of the expectations of these groups, showing that all groups had different perceptions of aesthetics.[4]

  • A low altered smile confirming its good stability and internal level of satisfaction with teeth appearance was shown consistency, and concluding that it can have practical to be the main motivating factor for patients seeking validity when applied in aesthetic clinical procedures.[9] teeth whitening

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Summary

Introduction

Models smiling while simultaneously receiving information about trendy dental treatments. The conceptualization of a ‘beautiful smile’ differs by populations, regions, countries and continents; and by ethnic and sociocultural variations.[7] In our society, people judge themselves and others by their smile, which could be affected by oral diseases that lead to a loss of health, function and aesthetics, extending its impact on self-esteem and quality of life.

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