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The smile arc: review and synthesis
Máyra Reis Seixas1, Carlos Alexandre Câmara2
1Private practice (Salvador/BA, Brazil).
Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
|July 7, 2021
Summary
The smile arc, crucial in orthodontics, involves analyzing its determinants and esthetic perception. Understanding smile arc variations is key for achieving beautiful, youthful, and natural esthetic outcomes in orthodontic planning.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Esthetics
Background:
- The smile arc is a key esthetic parameter in orthodontics, gaining importance with the "new esthetic paradigm".
- Diagnostic evaluation and incorporation of the smile arc into orthodontic planning are fundamental for achieving desirable esthetic results.
- Focus on achieving beautiful, youthful, and natural esthetic outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the fundamental concepts of the smile arc.
- To analyze the factors determining the appearance of the smile arc.
- To understand how variations in the smile arc influence the esthetic perception of a smile.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of orthodontic and esthetic concepts.
- Analysis of determinants influencing smile arc formation.
- Evaluation of esthetic perception based on smile arc variations.
Main Results:
- The smile arc is a significant factor in smile esthetics.
- Specific determinants influence the formation and appearance of the smile arc.
- Variations in the smile arc can alter the overall esthetic perception of the smile.
Conclusions:
- The smile arc is a critical component of smile esthetics in modern orthodontics.
- Understanding its determinants is essential for effective orthodontic treatment planning.
- Optimizing the smile arc contributes to more attractive, youthful, and natural-looking smiles.
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