SMILE ESTHETICS IN ORTHODONTICS

The face depicts an individual''s overall attractiveness in which a smile plays a fundamental role. A Smile is an individual’s ability to express their emotion and is the sum of many attributes. The value of an attractive smile is indubitable. A smile is considered a universally friendly gesture. In all cultures an attractive smile in modern society is often considered an asset in interviews work settings and social interactions. Smile esthetics has become a primary concern for patients and orthodontists because it is a primary reason why patients seek orthodontic treatment. Tooth alignment is a more important factor than the eyes forevaluating facial esthetics. Therefore contemporary orthodontists must consider esthetic smiles by managing dentition and soft tissues. In clinical orthodontics patient-driven esthetic diagnosis and treatment planning have become important. Thus smile analysis has become essential for diagnosis and treatment planning.