The perception of smile attractiveness according to the degree of training in the field of dental aesthetics

Abstract

(1) Background: Since ancient times, people have been concerned with the aesthetics and attractiveness of their own person. The present study aims to analyze the beauty of the smile according to the level of training in the field of dental aesthetics of the respondents.; (2) Methods: To test this hypothesis, a questionnaire with 22 questions was applied to which 306 participants voluntarily answered; (3) Results Several variables related to dental aesthetics were analyzed based on digitally modified facial photographs; (4) Conclusions: The study showed that the degree of training of the patients is a factor that influences the perception of the smile.

Keywords

• dentistry
• aesthetic
• aesthetic perception
• diastema
• gingival asymmetry
• buccal corridors
• dental colour
• symmetry
• smile line