Esthetic Perceptions of Maxillary Premolar Clinical Crown Height by Laypeople and Orthodontists
Abstract
Smile esthetics are a driving motivator of patients seeking dental care and critical in evaluating outcomes of orthodontic treatment. The esthetic perception of a smile by patients is critical toa successful outcome and therefore critical for orthodontists to understand and appreciate patients perceptions of a smile. A number of factors can affect the esthetic perception of a smile including tooth size and proportion, buccal corridor width, and gingival display [1]. A study of patient perceptions of smile esthetics found gingival display to be among the most significant factors [2]. Esthetic factors may be perceived differently by laypeople and orthodontists and highlight the importance in evaluating those perceptions when treatment planning [3].
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 21, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1186348
Entities
People
- Nathan S Persell
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences