Smile Attractiveness: Perspectives of Dental and Non-Professional Students

Hikmetnur Danışman

Makale detayları

Smile Attractiveness: Perspectives of Dental and Non-Professional Students

Yazarlar:

Hikmetnur Danışman

Yayıncı:

Ataturk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Ortodonti ve Dentofasiyal Ortopedi

Dergi:

Current Research in Dental Sciences Vol.35 Issue 3, pp.214-219

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

7/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001355346

pISSN:

2822-2555

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the perception of smile attractiveness among dental students and non-specialist individuals, with the aim of drawing attention to their views on smiling. Methods: Frontal smile photographs of a woman who underwent orthodontic treatment were modified to create 12 new smile photographs, and these smiles were evaluated by two different groups in terms of buccal corridor width, midline deviation, smile arc, and occlusal cant. Overall, 256 evaluators from two groups Group 1dental students, Group 2non-professional students rated these modified photographs of different smiles of the same individual for attractiveness using a visual analog scale VAS. Results: In both groups, the unmodified reference photo had the highest attractiveness score. Dental students and non-professionals significantly differ in perceiving midline shifts p0,05, except 5 mm midline deviation. Evaluations of smile arc showed a significant difference in non-consonant smile scores p0,015 between professional groups and, most attractive photos with a consonant smile arc in both groups. No significant difference was observed between the professional groups in evaluating buccal dark corridor widths. Scores for photographs assessing occlusal cant indicated a significant difference between professional groups, except for the 10-degree occlusal cant. Conclusion: Dental and non-professional students exhibit variations in their abilities to recognize specific aesthetic nuances and assess the attractiveness of smiles. Laypersons generally demonstrate more adaptable perceptions of smile aesthetics than dental students do. Specifically, dental students display heightened sensitivity to alterations in the midline deviation and canting of the occlusal plane.

 Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the perception of smile attractiveness among dental students and non-specialist individuals, with the aim of drawing attention to their views on smiling. Methods: Frontal smile photographs of a woman who underwent orthodontic treatment were modified to create 12 new smile photographs, and these smiles were evaluated by two different groups in terms of buccal corridor width, midline deviation, smile arc, and occlusal cant. Overall, 256 evaluators from two groups Group 1dental students, Group 2non-professional students rated these modified photographs of different smiles of the same individual for attractiveness using a visual analog scale VAS. Results: In both groups, the unmodified reference photo had the highest attractiveness score. Dental students and non-professionals significantly differ in perceiving midline shifts p0,05, except 5 mm midline deviation. Evaluations of smile arc showed a significant difference in non-consonant smile scores p0,015 between professional groups and, most attractive photos with a consonant smile arc in both groups. No significant difference was observed between the professional groups in evaluating buccal dark corridor widths. Scores for photographs assessing occlusal cant indicated a significant difference between professional groups, except for the 10-degree occlusal cant. Conclusion: Dental and non-professional students exhibit variations in their abilities to recognize specific aesthetic nuances and assess the attractiveness of smiles. Laypersons generally demonstrate more adaptable perceptions of smile aesthetics than dental students do. Specifically, dental students display heightened sensitivity to alterations in the midline deviation and canting of the occlusal plane.

 Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the perception of smile attractiveness among dental students and non-specialist individuals, with the aim of drawing attention to their views on smiling. Methods: Frontal smile photographs of a woman who underwent orthodontic treatment were modified to create 12 new smile photographs, and these smiles were evaluated by two different groups in terms of buccal corridor width, midline deviation, smile arc, and occlusal cant. Overall, 256 evaluators from two groups Group 1dental students, Group 2non-professional students rated these modified photographs of different smiles of the same individual for attractiveness using a visual analog scale VAS. Results: In both groups, the unmodified reference photo had the highest attractiveness score. Dental students and non-professionals significantly differ in perceiving midline shifts p0,05, except 5 mm midline deviation. Evaluations of smile arc showed a significant difference in non-consonant smile scores p0,015 between professional groups and, most attractive photos with a consonant smile arc in both groups. No significant difference was observed between the professional groups in evaluating buccal dark corridor widths. Scores for photographs assessing occlusal cant indicated a significant difference between professional groups, except for the 10-degree occlusal cant. Conclusion: Dental and non-professional students exhibit variations in their abilities to recognize specific aesthetic nuances and assess the attractiveness of smiles. Laypersons generally demonstrate more adaptable perceptions of smile aesthetics than dental students do. Specifically, dental students display heightened sensitivity to alterations in the midline deviation and canting of the occlusal plane.

 Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the perception of smile attractiveness among dental students and non-specialist individuals, with the aim of drawing attention to their views on smiling. Methods: Frontal smile photographs of a woman who underwent orthodontic treatment were modified to create 12 new smile photographs, and these smiles were evaluated by two different groups in terms of buccal corridor width, midline deviation, smile arc, and occlusal cant. Overall, 256 evaluators from two groups Group 1dental students, Group 2non-professional students rated these modified photographs of different smiles of the same individual for attractiveness using a visual analog scale VAS. Results: In both groups, the unmodified reference photo had the highest attractiveness score. Dental students and non-professionals significantly differ in perceiving midline shifts p0,05, except 5 mm midline deviation. Evaluations of smile arc showed a significant difference in non-consonant smile scores p0,015 between professional groups and, most attractive photos with a consonant smile arc in both groups. No significant difference was observed between the professional groups in evaluating buccal dark corridor widths. Scores for photographs assessing occlusal cant indicated a significant difference between professional groups, except for the 10-degree occlusal cant. Conclusion: Dental and non-professional students exhibit variations in their abilities to recognize specific aesthetic nuances and assess the attractiveness of smiles. Laypersons generally demonstrate more adaptable perceptions of smile aesthetics than dental students do. Specifically, dental students display heightened sensitivity to alterations in the midline deviation and canting of the occlusal plane.

Makale detayları

Smile Attractiveness: Perspectives of Dental and Non-Professional Students

Yazarlar:

Hikmetnur Danışman

Yayıncı:

Ataturk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Ortodonti ve Dentofasiyal Ortopedi

Dergi:

Current Research in Dental Sciences Vol.35 Issue 3, pp.214-219

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

7/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001355346

pISSN:

2822-2555

smile attractiveness

dental student

layperson

visual analog scale

Sayı

Makale detayları

Smile Attractiveness: Perspectives of Dental and Non-Professional Students

Yazarlar: Hikmetnur Danışman

Yayıncı: Ataturk University

Ana Başlıklar: Ortodonti ve Dentofasiyal Ortopedi

Dergi: Current Research in Dental Sciences Vol.35 Issue 3, pp.214-219

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 7/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001355346

pISSN: 2822-2555

smile attractiveness

dental student

layperson

visual analog scale

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Hikmetnur Danışman

Yayıncı:

Ataturk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Ortodonti ve Dentofasiyal Ortopedi

Dergi:

Current Research in Dental Sciences Vol.35 Issue 3, pp.214-219

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

7/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001355346

pISSN:

2822-2555