ArticleClinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry2020
Perception of Altered Smile Esthetics by Orthodontists, Dentists, and Laypeople in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- A comparison of dental professionals' and patients' perceptions in assessing smile esthetics.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- The Influence of Educational Level on the Perception of Altered Smile Esthetics Among Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
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- Laypersons' Esthetic Perception of Different Dentogingival Characteristics Based on Smile Dynamics: Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of dentistry · 2024Article
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- Maxillary Midline Diastemas in West African Smiles.International dental journal · 2023Review
- Smile Attractiveness and Treatment Needs of Maxillary Midline Diastema with Various Widths: Perception among Laypersons, Dental Students, and Dentists in Malaysia.International journal of dentistry · 2023Article
- Esthetic Smile Perception Among Dental Students at Different Educational Levels.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundMini-esthetics is an important concept in orthodontics concerned with relatedness of dentition to the face. PURPOSE: We compared the perception of altered smile esthetics between orthodontists, dentists, and laypeople in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. PATIENTS AND
methodsA total of 216 participants (orthodontists, dentists, and laypeople) were conveniently surveyed. An image representing the ideal smile was altered in terms of buccal corridor, gingival display, and midline diastema. Using Likert scale, participants were asked to rate the attractiveness of the altered images.
resultsThe three surveyed groups preferred wide rather than narrow buccal corridors. Also, as the amount of gingival display and midline diastema increased, the smile was rated less attractive. Age of participants was significantly associated with more precise recognition of gingival display and midline diastema,
conclusionThe concept of an ideal smile holds true across the heterogenous groups we studied despite gender and professional background.
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