The Influence of Gingival Exposure on Smile Attractiveness as Perceived by Dentists and Laypersons

Conclusions: In this study sample, the respondents considered that the most attractive smile involved a covering of 0.57 mm (in average) of the upper incisors by the upper lip. Although smile attractiveness did not appear to be influenced by gender or profession in this study population, it was influenced by previous orthodontic treatment. The participants' roles of dentist or layperson influenced the factors chosen for an aesthetic smile.PMID:36143942 | PMC:PMC9505136 | DOI:10.3390/medicina58091265

Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - September 23, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Bianca Maria Negru țiu Andrada Florina Moldovan Claudia Elena Stani ș Claudia Teodora Judea Pusta Abel Emanuel Moca Lumini ța Ligia Vaida Cristian Romanec Ionut Luchian Irina Nicoleta Zetu Bianca Ioana Todor Source Type: research