Review Article
Year : 2017 | Volume : 2 | Issue : 1 | Page : 1 - 4
Smile Characteristics in Orthodontics: A Concept Review
Priya Kallidass, S. Srinivas, Anila Charles, D. Davis, N. C. Sushil Charravarthi
Department of Orthodontics, SRM Dental College, SRM University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Address for correspondence:
Dr. Anila Charles,
Department of Orthodontia, SRM Dental College, SRM University, Ramapuram, Chennai ‐ 600 108, Tamil Nadu, India.
E‐mail: mailanila@gmail.com
Abstract
It is important for orthodontists to make every effort to develop a harmonious balance that will produce the most attractive smile possible for each patient treated. A smile usually translates a common man emotional intelligence and expresses his feeling in a unique fashion Thus, he seeks the orthodontist to improve the esthetics and especially the smile. The success of smile design is determined by the patient’s profile and the orthodontist’s esthetic goals and skill so as to re-establish patients’ expectations. This article enlights the overview few characteristics for a balanced smile.
Keywords: Balanced smile, smile arc, smile design
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How to cite this article: Kallidass P, Srinivas S, Charles A, Davis D, Sushil Charravarthi NC. Smile characteristics in orthodontics: A concept review. Int J Orofac Res 2017;2:1-4.
