Does the presence of unilateral maxillary incisor edge asymmetries influence the perception of smile esthetics?

ConclusionsThe presence of maxillary incisor asymmetries is a critical factor influencing the perception of smile esthetics. The most attractive smiles of the men investigated were those without asymmetry and those with 0.5 mm incisor edge asymmetry in the lateral incisor. Clinical significanceThe presence of incisal asymmetries (especially in maxillary central incisors) negatively influences smile esthetics, corroborating the clinical hypothesis that the closer to the facial midline, the greater the need for symmetry.
Source: Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry - Category: Dentistry Authors: Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research