The ability of orthodontists and laypeople in the perception of gradual reduction of dentogingival exposure while smiling

• Main Authors: Elaine Cristina da Silva Barros (Author), Marielly Damiana Oliveira de Carvalho (Author), Karina Corrêa Flexa Ribeiro Mello (Author), Patrícia Botelho (Author), David Normando (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Dental Press Editora, 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVE: To assess differences in how orthodontists and laypersons perceive a reduction in dentogingival display on smiling. METHODS: Sixty examiners from both genders (30 laypersons and 30 orthodontists) evaluated photographs of spontaneous smiles of two subjects , one male and one female. Based...