Analysis of changes in gingiva-occlusal parameters as perceived by three Middle-East population.

Authors

Nadine Nachabeh, USJFollow
Tony Daher, saint joseph university
Elie Maalouf Prof, Lebanese UniversityFollow
Khalil Kharma, Saint Joseph UniversityFollow
Eliane Kaydouh
Carina Mehanna, Saint Joseph UniversityFollow

Abstract

Purpose. This study aims to compare the effect of various smile parameters (buccal corridor, gummy smile, midline to face discrepancy, with and without upper lip filling) on the perception of smile attractiveness by applying the digital modification of images judged by laypersons from different Middle East populations.

Materials and Methods. One hundred and eighty participants are divided into 3 groups (n=60: 30 men and 30 women): Lebanese, Syrian, and Egyptian laypersons. A frontal photo of a woman's smile is manipulated with Photoshop to modify each smile parameter gradually into 3 grades. The total number of smiles assessed is 18.

In addition, each evaluator must indicate which feature she or he finds most attractive in a face. Analysis of repeated measures variances followed by univariate analyses and multiple comparisons of Bonferroni are performed.

Results: Eyes and smile are the most attractive elements in the face. For midline to face discrepancy, only Lebanese laypeople and Egyptian women prefer the coincidence of the midline to face compared with other positions with significant difference (p value 0.05). Concerning the buccal corridor, its size does not influence smile attractive (p value> 0.05). Upper lip filling affected the perception of smile aesthetics for the midline (for Syrians and Egyptians).

Conclusion: Sex and culture affect the perception of the smile attractiveness for certain parameters. Alteration of the buccal corridor does not seem to influence the smile attractiveness. Upper lip filling may be advantageous in some cases and unfavorable in others.

Clinical significance: Dentists should take into consideration cultural differences when restoring smile aesthetics.

Recommended Citation

Nachabeh, Nadine; Daher, Tony; Maalouf, Elie Prof; Kharma, Khalil; Kaydouh, Eliane; and Mehanna, Carina (2023) "Analysis of changes in gingiva-occlusal parameters as perceived by three Middle-East population.," International Arab Journal of Dentistry: Vol. 14: Iss. 1, Article 3.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/iajd/vol14/iss1/3