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Influence of bimaxillary protrusion on the perception of smile esthetics

Saudi Medical Journal, 2015
To evaluate the impact of bimaxillary protrusion on smile esthetics as perceived by dental professionals and laypersons.One hundred and fifty evaluators, equally distributed into their respective panels (orthodontists, general dentists, and laypersons), participated in this cross-sectional study conducted in April to December 2012 in Riyadh, Saudi ...
Almutairi, Terki K., Albarakati, Sahar F., Aldrees, Abdullah M.   +2 more
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Performance in Gingival Shade Selection Among Undergraduate Dental Students According to Gender: A Pilot Study

Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Statement of Problem Color perception is a subjective process that can vary considerably among individuals. However, limited research has examined gingival shade selection according to observer gender. Objectives According to observer gender and gingival site, the objectives of this study were: (1) to compare subjective visual gingival shade ...
Manuel Antonio Sanchez de Martín, Adrian Curto Aguilera, Ana Maria Martín Casado, Cristina Gómez‐Polo   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Perception of smile esthetics among Indian dental professionals and laypersons

Indian Journal of Dental Research, 2012
Introduction : Patients′ perceptions and expectations regarding their appearance play a significant role in treatment planning. The purpose of this study was to compare the perceptions of orthodontists, general dentists, and laypersons regarding smile ...
Santosh Kumar, Sumit Gandhi, Ashima Valiathan   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Psychosocial Impact of Dental Esthetics in Adolescents With Malocclusion: A Patient‐Reported Study

Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Malocclusion and altered dentofacial esthetics significantly influence adolescents' psychosocial well‐being during a sensitive developmental period. Understanding these impacts is important for esthetic and orthodontic treatment planning.
Matea Jurgec, Sara Pavlović, Barbara Živaljić, Marija Čandrlić, Stjepan Špalj   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Analysis of the smile photograph.

, 2006
Optimal facial esthetics is one of the objectives in orthodontic treatment and an important issue in modern society. In this context, orthodontic treatment permits individuals with dental malpositions to achieve improved dentofacial esthetics.
Gandini Júnior, Luiz Gonzaga [UNESP], Ravelli, Dirceu Barnabé, Ritter, Daltro Enéas, Santos-Pinto, Ary dos [UNESP], Locks, Arno   +4 more
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Long‐Term Esthetic‐Functional Rehabilitation of Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate With a Cross‐Arch Monolithic Zirconia Fixed Dental Prosthesis Following Multidisciplinary Treatment: 5‐Year Post‐Prosthetic Follow‐Up

Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This case report describes the esthetic‐functional rehabilitation of a patient with unilateral complete cleft lip and palate who was managed multidisciplinarily from 10 to 18 years of age, and reports the clinical outcome 5 years after definitive prosthetic rehabilitation, which was undertaken after late secondary alveolar bone ...
Gizem Altundal, Sinem Gümüş, Erol Kozanoğlu, Sevde Şirikçi Biberci, Asuman Deniz Gümrü Çelikel   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Changes in smile parameters after surgical-orthodontic treatment for skeletal Class III malocclusion

Journal of Dental Sciences
Background/purpose: Many patients pursue attractive smiles, and surgical-orthodontic treatment is a common method. We aimed to analyze the changes in smile parameters after surgical-orthodontic treatment in patients with skeletal Class III pattern and ...
Pao-Chang Chiang, Johnson Hsin-Chung Cheng, Daniel De-Shing Chen, Ching-Cheng Hsu, Ricardo Aristides Cruz Moreira, Michelle Yuching Chou   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Use of natural anterior maxillary teeth in immediate removable partial denture: An old technique revisited

SRM Journal of Research in Dental Sciences, 2016
Maxillary anterior teeth play an important role in esthetics, speech, smile, and self-esteem of an individual. Although a clinician can restore missing teeth with artificial teeth, the importance of natural teeth in patient's overall personality cannot ...
Varun Baslas, Simranjeet Kaur, Rohit Yadav, Himanshi Aggarwal, Mohammad Ehtisham   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of Facial Pattern and Smile Arc on the Perception of Male Facial Attractiveness

Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate how variations in smile arc and facial pattern influence the perception of male facial attractiveness. Materials and Methods Nine standardized frontal photographs of a male model were digitally modified to generate three smile arc configurations (consonant, straight, and inverted) and three facial patterns ...
Lucia Gloria Diana Aguilar Pizzurno, Marcio Rodrigues de Almeida, Paula Vanessa Oltramari, Sandrine Bittencourt Berger, Ana Claudia de Castro Ferreira Conti, Renata Rodrigues Almeida‐Pedrin   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Partial Mock‐Up–Guided Rehabilitation of Severe Tooth Wear: A Clinical Technique

Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This article describes a staged temporary occlusal protocol for selected patients with severe tooth wear and altered mandibular closure, illustrated through a clinical case. Clinical Considerations Advanced tooth wear may be associated with a protrusive mandibular posture, reduced posterior support, and incisal‐dominant function.
Bérangère Cournault, Tatiana Roman, Xavier Van Bellinghen, Olivier Etienne   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source