Perception of Altered Smile Esthetics Including Buccal Corridor, Gingival Display, and Smile Arc by Dentists and Laypersons
Although both groups shared similar esthetic preferences, dentists were more critical of smile variations than laypersons. These differences highlight the need for patient-centered esthetic treatment planning, considering professional judgment and patient expectations.
Authors
- Abhinav Tandon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0882-2669)
- Stela Kapoor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2825-0721)
- Sanna Choudhary
- Rheia Baijal
- Kanika Arora
- Sukarnnshree Swabhimaan
Institutions
- Chandigarh University (IN)
- Guru Nanak Dev University (IN)
- Manubhai Patel Dental College and Hospital (IN)
- Balaji Dental & Craniofacial Hospital (IN)
- Public Works Department Buildings and Roads (IN)
- KIIT University (IN)
- Punjab Engineering College (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences
- Published
- 2025-10-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_551_25
- Primary Topic
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00