Smile analysis: a narrative review of the literature

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.15936123170810

• Palavras-chave: smile, facial lines, proportion, harmony and aesthetics.

• Keywords: smile, facial lines, proportion, harmony and aesthetics.

• Abstract:

  Aesthetic dysfunctions have gained increasing attention from research and appropriate treatment choices for each case, aiming to balance aesthetics and health through scientific investigation of the methods and techniques used, thus guaranteeing effective results without health risks. Therefore, through a literature review, the objective of this work is to present the aesthetics of the smile, with a prevalence of facial and dental measures considered aesthetically ideal. And, it has as specific objectives: to analyze how the analysis of the smile is developed; to identify the bibliographic basis of smile analysis in aesthetic dentistry; and to investigate dentofacial deformities and the adoption of dental procedures for a harmonious smile. It was concluded that it is important for the dental professional to analyze the patient's main complaint so that, together with the patient's psychological, physical and emotional analysis, the best possible treatment can be indicated.