Assessment of maxillary anterior teeth using RED proportion and golden proportion among adult young Gujarati individuals


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Bhagyashree H Dave*, Shruti P Mehta, Shreyansh P Sutaria, Setu P Shah

Volume :

9

Issue :

3

Abstract :

Introduction: Comprehensive studies assessing the spatial examination of maxillary anterior teeth with respect to various esthetic proportions like RED proportion and Golden proportion are insufficient for Gujarati Individual. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to assess the validity of Recurring Esthetic Dental (RED)Proportion and Golden proportion in maxillary anterior teeth among young adult Gujarati individual. Materials and Methods: This clinical Evaluation study included a total of 70 Gujarati individuals that met the inclusion criteria having 40 females and 30 males. Dental casts of the maxillary arches for each individual were made with irreversible hydrocolloid material and dental stone was then poured to get the diagnostic casts. Using a digital caliper, dimensions and the perceived width of the anterior teeth from the front were assessed. The data was analyzed using SPSS. Results: The RED proportion and Golden proportion were not in co-relation between perceived maxillary anterior teeth widths of Gujarati individuals. Conclusion: The Golden proportion and the RED proportion cannot be used as constant proportions to create a harmonious smile.  

Keyword :

Maxillary anterior teeth, Dental esthetic, Golden Proportion, RED proportion