Anthropometric parameters and aesthetics in the making of fixed prosthodontic restaurations: Part 1

Abstract

Introduction: Modern dental procedures, especially those in prosthodontics, restore the functional capacity of the orofacial system and improve the patient's appearance. The modern concept of aesthetic dentistry is the most natural appearance of the teeth, and the success of the therapy is closely connected with the respect of anthropometric parameters and the correct ratio of hard and soft oral tissues. Orofacial elements should not be viewed separately from the composition of the face because they form an inseparable whole with it. The aim of this study was to analyze the parameters of the orofacial system that affect the aesthetics of fixed prosthodontic restorations based on literature data and clinical experience. Conclusion: The beauty of a smile is determined by the shape, color and proportions of the upper front teeth. The harmony in creating a smile is not significantly affected by individual numerical values of tooth width and length, but by their mutual relationship. A beautiful smile implies the convergence of the longitudinal axes of the front teeth in relation to the midline of the dental arch, which progresses from the central incisor to the canine. In addition to these criteria, the visibility of the incisors, the midline of the face and dental arch, interdental points and contacts, incisal free spaces as well as the color of the teeth should be taken into account in order to achieve maximum aesthetic effects.