A photographic evaluation of factors prevalent in Nepalese smile: A cross-sectional study
Journal Title: Journal of Dental Specialities - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Aim The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of different characteristics of smile and to determine the level of normalcy based on the aboveMaterials and Methods The standardized digital photographs of 529 participants were collected and transferred to personal computer in which the different characteristics of smile were visually inspectedResults Smile with average upper lip position 54 straight upper lip curvature in smile 469 parallel incisal line to upper border of lower lip 518 and incisal edges of maxillary dentition not touching to lower lip 624 were most occurring characteristics with statistically significant prevalence of gingival and mucosal smiles amongst femalesConclusions The study outlined few most occurring characteristics in smile of Nepalese population The average upper lip position straight upper lip curvature and parallel incisal line were some of the most prevalent characteristics in Nepalese smileKeywords Smile Esthetics Dentition Nepalese
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Bishal Babu Basnet, Indra Kumar Limbu, Prakash Kumar Parajuli
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- DOI 10.18231/2393-9834.2018.0028
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