Anterior dental aesthetics: Dentofacial perspective

Gender Differences in the Amount of Gingival Display During Smiling Using Two Intraoral Dental Biometric Measurements

“…Men generally have longer maxillary lips than females, leading to an average maxillary tooth display of 1.91 mm for men and 3.40 mm for women 9 . Consequently, gender differences account for women displaying nearly twice the amount of maxillary teeth as do men 10 …”

“…The amount of esthetically acceptable gingival display during smiling can vary widely, but the relationship between gingival display and incisor show at rest is important 9 . In broad terms, it is better to treat a smile with excessive gingival display less aggressively, because aging will naturally diminish this characteristic 10 …”

“…High smile lines have been attributed to short philtrum height, short incisor crown height, and mild vertical maxillary excess 13 . Several investigators reported that female patients had greater gingival display with smiling compared to male patients, 14–19 because men generally have longer upper lips than women 10 …”

“…9 In broad terms, it is better to treat a smile with excessive gingival display less aggressively, because aging will naturally diminish this characteristic. 10 Excessive gingival display (more than 3 mm) with smiling is often more esthetic than a smile with less tooth display. 11,12 High smile lines have been attributed to short philtrum height, short incisor crown height, and mild vertical maxillary excess.…”

Natural Teeth Used as Provisionals in Immediate Implant Loading in the Maxilla

“…9 The use of the extracted natural tooth as a provisional tooth guarantees greater comfort to the patient during the stage of transition to the definitive prosthesis. To avoid failures with implant supported restorations in an aesthetic zone, it is important to make a careful analysis of the patient with regard to the line of the smile, the quantity of bone and soft tissue available, labial support and interocclusal space for the future dental prosthesis.…”