Volume : 8, Issue : 3, March - 2019

Smile Analysis In 600 North Indian Adults - A Data Base Study For Sexual Dimorphism

Dr. Archana Goel

Abstract :

Aesthetic components of smile are different for different sexes, races, and ages. They also have a marked effect on the beauty of the smile and personal identification. The aim of this study was to evaluate gender related changes in components of smile and present a data for personal identification. This cross sectional study was conducted on 600 North Indian adults (300 females and 300 males) aged 18-40 years. Prior informed written consent for this study was obtained from all the subjects. The exclusion and inclusion criteria for the subjects were predefined. All the parameters of smile showed sexual dimorphism in most of the parameters of smile being greater in females. This standard may serve as a guideline for restoration or enhancement of aesthetic and plastic surgery and for personal identification.