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Smaranda Buduru1, Florin Cofar2, Anca Mesaroș1
1Prosthetic Dentistry and Dental Materials Department, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 32 Clinicilor Street, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Dentistry Journal
|April 26, 2024
Summary
Digital Smile Design (DSD) preferences vary, with participants favoring symmetrical smiles and rounded incisors. This digital approach enhances diagnosis and treatment planning through team collaboration.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Digital Imaging
- Aesthetic Dentistry
Background:
- Digital Smile Design (DSD) is increasingly utilized across various dental disciplines.
- Assessing patient and professional perceptions of DSD applications is crucial for understanding its impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate laypeople's and dental professionals' perceptions of a Digital Smile Design (DSD) application.
- To identify key smile features that influence attractiveness and self-esteem from both lay and professional viewpoints.
Main Methods:
- A prospective observational study involving 520 participants (dental professionals, students, technicians, and laypeople).
- Utilized the SmileCloud online platform to generate two distinct DSDs for three patients.
- Administered a 30-question online illustrated survey to assess preferences regarding smile aesthetics, symmetry, and tooth color, with statistical analyses including Chi-square tests.
Main Results:
- Symmetry (facial, smile, and gums) and tooth color were statistically significant factors in smile perception (p < 0.001, p = 0.012, p < 0.001 respectively).
- Designs featuring dominant round upper incisors and perfect symmetry were overwhelmingly preferred (p < 0.001).
- Self-esteem related to appearance was also a significant factor (p = 0.05).
Conclusions:
- Digital pre-visualization significantly benefits dental diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Collaborative decision-making involving the dentist, dental technician, and patient is essential during the digital pre-visualization process.
