ArticleJournal of oral biology and craniofacial research
Perspectives of laypeople towards the morphological characteristics of a youthful smile on frontal view: A computerized simulated photographic evaluation.
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Background: The desire for a youthful smile is not limited by age, as individuals seek it throughout their lifetime. Aging affects the components of a smile; accordingly, this study assessed the perspectives of laypeople towards the morphological traits of a youthful smile on the frontal view. In this psychometric study Results: A total of 195 laypersons participated in the study. The results revealed that a 2 mm reduction, 4 mm increase, and 4 mm reduction in incisor display would increase the age estimation (P-Value<0.001). Futher, 1 mm reduction, a 0.5 mm reduction, and 0.5 mm increase in vertical step would contribute to overestimation of the age (P-Value<0.001). Additionally, the smile arc's reversed, straight, and moderate convexity increased the age estimation (P-Value<0.001). Regarding buccal corridor size, 1- and 2-mm reduction plus 2-mm increase resulted in age estimates significantly older than the original image (P-Value<0.001). Conclusion: Perceptions of youthfulness are influenced by morphological traits such as incisor display, vertical step between central and lateral, smile arch form, and buccal corridor size.
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