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What are the three categories of open smiles?
What are the three categories of open smiles?
High smile (S1): reveals the total ccervicoinsical length of the max. anterior teeth, and a contagious band of gingiva, Average smile (S2): Reveals 75% to 100% on the max. anterior teeth and the interproxiaml gingiva. Low smile (S3): Displays less than 75% of the anterior teeth
How is the position of the incisal curve categorized in relation to touching the lower lip?
How is the position of the incisal curve categorized in relation to touching the lower lip?
C1: The incisal curve of the maxillary anterior teeth touched the lower lip, C2: The incisal curve of the maxillary anterior teeth did not touch the lower lip, C3: The incisal portion of the maxillary anterior teeth were slightly covered by the lower lip
What are the characteristics of a typical or average smile, according to the text?
What are the characteristics of a typical or average smile, according to the text?
- The overall cervicoincisal length of the maxillary anterior teeth are displayed. 2. Gingiva does not show (except the interproximal gingiva). 3. The incisal curvature of the maxillary anterior teeth parallels the inner curvature of the lower lip. 4. The incisal curvature may be either totally touching or slightly touching the lower lip.
What are the standard of normalcy in an esthetic smile?
What are the standard of normalcy in an esthetic smile?
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