scholarly journals Perception of Smile Esthetics Varies Between Patients and Dental Professionals When Recession Defects are Present

2013 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 385-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Liliana Musskopf ◽  
Jose Mariano da Rocha ◽  
Cassiano Kuchenbecker Rosing
Keyword(s):  
Gingival Recession ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Gingival Margin ◽  
Alpha Level ◽  
Maxillary Lateral Incisor ◽  
Smile Esthetics ◽  
One Way Anova ◽  
Dental Professionals ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The aim of this study was to compare the smile esthetic perception of patients, dental students and dentists faced to different situations concerning gingival margin position. A total of 123 individuals (41 patients, 41 dental students and 41 dentists) completed a structured questionnaire and evaluated 6 pictures of the same smile modified in Adobe Photoshop® image-editing software representing: no gingival recession, 2 mm recession in one maxillary lateral incisor, 2 mm recession in both maxillary lateral incisors, 2 mm recession in one maxillary canine, 2 mm recession in both maxillary canines and generalized 2 mm recession. The visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to rate the esthetic perception. Mean VAS values were calculated and compared among gingival situations as well as group of respondents by one-way ANOVA, with an alpha level of 0.05. VAS analysis revealed that mean values ranged from 4.2 (±1.8) to 6.8 (±1.7). Images with no gingival recession received the highest score by all groups, with statistically significant differences among dentists and dental students. However, patients scored images with no recession with significantly lower ranks as compared with dentists and dental students. No significant differences were observed among patients for any of the situations. When dentists and dental students were compared, the worst situation was observed for generalized gingival recession, with scores 4.2 (±1.8) and 4.9 (±1.8), respectively. Patients and dental professionals had different perceptions about esthetics related to gingival margin position.

scholarly journals Smile esthetics: Impact of variations in the vertical and horizontal dimensions of the maxillary lateral incisors

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (04) ◽  
pp. 514-520 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amjad Al Taki ◽  
Ahmad Mohammad Hamdan ◽  
Ziad Mustafa ◽  
Mawada Hassan ◽  
Sami Abu-Alhuda
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Lateral Incisor ◽  
Vertical Position ◽  
Golden Proportion ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Maxillary Lateral Incisor ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
Smile Esthetics ◽  
Dental Professionals

ABSTRACT Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the perception of trained dental professionals and laypersons toward the esthetic impact of variations in the vertical position, width, and gingival height of the maxillary lateral incisor. Materials and Methods: The present study analyzed the perspective of smile photographs by dental professionals such as “fifty orthodontics and fifty general dental practitioners (GDPs)” as well as fifty laypersons, consisting of an equal number of male and female participants. Photographs edited to depict alteration of golden proportion, incisal length, and gingival height of lateral incisor. SPSS software was used to analyze the data and determine the significant difference within all the participants, at 0.05% level (95% confidence interval). Results: There was no significant difference in ranking between the genders. Golden proportion of 62%–67% were ranked the highest by orthodontists, whereas GDPs and laypersons preferred 67%. Regarding gingival display, corrected height of −0.5 and −1 mm received highest ranking from all the three groups. In case of lateral incisal length, −0.5 mm was ranked highest by laypersons, in contrast to −1 mm by orthodontists and GDPs. Conclusion: Specific differences were observed in the ranking of smile esthetics by health-care professionals and laypersons. Golden proportion of 62% and 67% were ranked the highest by orthodontists, whereas GDPs and laypersons preferred 67%. Corrected gingival height of −0.5 and −1 mm received highest ranking from all the three groups. In case of lateral incisal length, −0.5 mm was ranked highest by laypersons, in contrast to −1 mm by orthodontists and GDPs.

scholarly journals Perceptions of Altered Smile Esthetics: A Comparative Evaluation in Orthodontists, Dentists, and Laypersons

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amjad Al Taki ◽  
Mohammed Khalesi ◽  
Muftah Shagmani ◽  
Islam Yahia ◽  
Fatma Al Kaddah
Keyword(s):  
Central Incisor ◽  
Crown Length ◽  
Crown Width ◽  
General Dentists ◽  
Smile Esthetics ◽  
Post Hoc ◽  
Buccal Corridor ◽  
One Way Anova ◽  
Dental Professionals ◽  
The Ideal

Objective. The current investigation was proposed to determine the impression of trained dental professionals and laypeople towards the modified smile esthetics.Materials and Methods. Twenty-six images were randomized in a survey and graded according to attractiveness by the orthodontists, general dentists, and laypeople. Photographs of gingival display, midline diastema, central incisor crown length, and lateral incisor crown width were manipulated with five minor changes in each. For smile arc and buccal corridor, two major changes were incorporated besides the ideal photograph. One-way ANOVA and Post Hoc analysis of the responses were measured for each group.Results. Most evaluators opined that the ideal smile in each category was the most acceptable. Orthodontists were more perceptive and exacting in accepting variations in the smile arc and buccal corridors. Dental professionals and laypeople indicated that either complete absence or a 0.5 mm of alterations in a gingival display, midline diastema, and crown length makes a smile beautiful and pleasant. Changes in crown width were not perceivable by all the three groups.Conclusion. Eastern Arabic laymen are more conscious about alterations in gingival display, midline diastema, and crown length in their smile. Hence, the orthodontist should pay attention to these factors during any orthodontic treatment.

Gingival recession and periodontal therapy

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-36
Author(s):  
Monya N. Hassan ◽  
Maha A. Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Gingival Recession ◽  
Root Surface ◽  
Periodontal Therapy ◽  
Etiological Factors ◽  
Gingival Margin

Background: Gingival recession is defined as the apical migration of the gingival margin below the cementoenamel junction (CEJ), resulting in exposure of the root surface and it is one of the main esthetic complaints of patients. The management of gingival recession and its sequelae is based on a thorough assessment of the etiological factors and the degree of tissue involvement.

scholarly journals Identifying Risk Factors Affecting the Usage of Digital and Social Media: A Preliminary Qualitative Study in the Dental Profession and Dental Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Rayan Sharka ◽  
Jonathan P. San Diego ◽  
Melanie Nasseripour ◽  
Avijit Banerjee
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Dental Education ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
General Context ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Dental Professionals

Aims: This study aimed to identify the risk factors of using DSM to provide an insight into the inherent implications this has on dental professionals in practice and trainee professionals’ education. Materials and methods: Twenty-one participants (10 dental professionals and 11 undergraduate and postgraduate dental students) participated in this qualitative study using semi-structured interviews in a dental school in the UK. The interviews were analysed and categorised into themes, some of which were identified from previous literature (e.g., privacy and psychological risks) and others emerged from the data (e.g., deceptive and misleading information). Results: The thematic analysis of interview transcripts identified nine perceived risk themes. Three themes were associated with the use of DSM in the general context, and six themes were related to the use of DSM in professional and education context. Conclusions: This study provided evidence to understand the risk factors of using DSM in dental education and the profession, but the magnitude of these risks on the uptake and usefulness of DSM needs to be assessed.

Investigation of Knowledge and Practices Managing Traumatic dental injuries among dental Professionals

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. 1617-1619
Author(s):  
S. Akbar Abbas Zaidi ◽  
P. Rani Harjani ◽  
M. Mubeen Arshad ◽  
S. Z. Abbas Zaidi ◽  
Rajesh Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
International Association ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Traumatic Injuries ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Tertiary Healthcare ◽  
Management Approaches ◽  
Dental Injuries ◽  
Dental Professionals

Background: The rise in prevalence and complications associated with dental traumatic injuries among Pakistani population is considered a topic of discussion at International Association of Dental Traumatology nowadays. Understanding the multifactorial etiology, therapeutic techniques and choosing management approaches are vital to dental traumatic injuries. Aim: To assess the knowledge, qualification and practices followed by dental professionals from a tertiary healthcare centers based in Sindh Pakistan. Methodology: The study population of this cross-sectional descriptive study comprised of dental care providers attending the seminar on World Oral Health Day at Bibi Aseefa Dental College, Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan. A self-administered questionnaire consisting of two parts; demographic and knowledge about management of trauma was administered to participants on 20 March 2021. The detailed demographic details of research participants were collected and further analyzed by using SPSS 20 and MS Office 2010 tools. Results: Out of total 134 participants, 40(29.9%) were males while, 94(70.1%) were females with mean age of 24.314.088. Among them 45(33.6%) were undergraduate dental students; in them 4(8.9%) were in 1st year dental students, 17(37.8%) in 2nd year, 10(22.2%) in 3rd year and 14(31.1%) were in final year of their undergraduate studies. 31(23.1%) were house officers, 19(14.2%) were post graduate residents and 39(29.1%) were general dental practitioners (GDP). Conclusion: Lack of qualified dental experts with post-residency trainings dealing dental traumatic complexity in Sindh Pakistan is considered a major underlying associated with heightened case rates of pediatric dental injuries. Keywords: tooth injuries, Dentists, Restorative, Pediatric

scholarly journals Prevalence of Gingival Recession in Dental Students from the Federal University of Juiz de Fora - Brazil

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 299-304
Author(s):  
Jessica de Souza Gama Machado ◽  
Márcio Eduardo Vieira Falabella
Keyword(s):  
Gingival Recession ◽  
Dental Students

scholarly journals Factors Influencing University Students’ Performance: A Comparison of Faculties’ Assumptions with Students’ Perceptions

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-119
Author(s):  
Radheshyam H. Gajghat ◽  
Chandrahas C. Handa
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Family Background ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Academic Background ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The World ◽  
One Way Anova

In the previous research, it was proved that there were so many factors like students’ personal characteristics, family background, learning habits, previous academic background, college environment etc. which influence directly or indirectly the performance of college students in their university examination. The number of such factors has been identified by studying the previous work carried out by different researchers in different geographical areas and boundaries of the world. In many researches, when the opinions of the students and teaching faculties has been taken for similar factors to know the importance of these factors, the significant differences was found in their opinion for some factors. This paper investigates and compares the faculties’ assumptions with the students’ perceptions for various influencing factors. The comparison is done on the basis of their ranking of mean values of the factors allocated by students and faculties independently as per the importance of factors and one way ANOVA is used to check the significance of differences in their opinion. The result shows that there are similarities in the opinions of both, faculties and students, for most of the factors. But for some factors the significant differences in their opinion is also observed. The result of this research can be used for enhancing the performance of students by improving the influencing factors rank-wise. Top ranked factors may be given higher priority. Also this study will provide a platform for continuing the debate on the importance of various influencing factors for engineering students.

scholarly journals Awareness of dental fluorosis among undergraduate dental students in Riyadh region: a survey based study

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 3852
Author(s):  
Reem AlDaiji ◽  
Malak Alotaibi ◽  
Dania Alnowaiser ◽  
Rawan Albahely ◽  
Rama Bachat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Dental Fluorosis ◽  
Pilot Trial ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
The Other ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: Fluoride protects the teeth from dental caries using the needed amount of fluoride products.Methods: A Modified structured questionnaire has been validated through a pilot trial (20 responses) prior to administration that contains16 questions was distributed. Other than the demographics, the data were collected from 500 participants including undergraduate male and female dental students.Results: The majority described the mild fluorosis appearance in the teeth according to Dean’s index appropriately as white opacity of the enamel (64%, n=320). On the other hand, only 31.1% (n=155) and 46% (n=229) described the moderate and severe fluorosis appearance in the teeth according to Dean’s index appropriately.Conclusions: The dissemination and education about dental fluorosis is urgently needed and should be tailored to reach this population. The knowledge about causes of fluoride and the effect on dental fluorosis should be presented in the education.

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