Perception of smile esthetics in patients with missing lateral incisors solved with mesialization and composite recontouring

Abstract

The aim of the study was to assess perception of smile esthetics by laypersons, general dentists and orthodontists with the focus on smile esthetics during the treatment of missing upper lateral incisors with mesialization of canines and lateral segments using composite resins of mesialized canines and first premolars.

Keywords

• dental agenesis
• esthetic perception
• composite resin
• gingival levels
• mesialization