The Journal
*Dr. Deepti Rajput
A broader approach to esthetics in Orthodontic
diagnosis and treatment planning : A review
Beautiful faces are the reflection of form, structure, harmony and social context of an environment in
which they are judged. The concepts of esthetics in clinical orthodontics un- describes a need to
define complete coordination of macro-esthetics, mini-esthetics and micro-esthetics. This purpose of
this article is to illustrate mini-esthetics principles which can be incorporated into orthodontic
treatment planning to achieve excellence in orthodontic treatment. An optimal smile is characterized
by an average incisor display, consonant smile arc with minimal lateral negative space and well
integrated gingival components. These concepts of smile esthetics are not new, but are too often
overlooked in orthodontics.
Introduction
In this appearance related society that we live
in, children, adolescents and adults are
becoming increasingly self-conscious about
their smile. Individuals, seeking esthetic
treatment today wish to enhance their
appearance for their improved self-esteem and
quality of life. This trend toward a heightened
awareness of esthetics has challenged the field
of dentistry to look into this aspect in a more
organized and systematic manner.
The past two decades have seen a sudden
surge in increasing number seeking orthodontic
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interventions to enhance their esthetics.
Obtaining a beautiful smile is always the main
objective of any aesthetic dental treatment.
After all, it is the beauty of the smile that will
make the difference between an acceptable or
pleasing aesthetic result for any given
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