Abstract

Ruttonji Zarir*, Preethi Kusugal, Shruti Gundewar, Sushma K, Viraj N Patil, Preeti Astagi

ABSTRACT

Statement of Problem: Selection and arrangement of teeth in complete denture to achieve good esthetics have always been a challenge to the dentist. Although many methods have been employed over the years, non-have found to be satisfactory. Aims: To assess facial esthetics in selection and arrangement of anterior teeth in complete denture treatment. Methods and Material: Thirty completely edentulous patients were selected for the present study. 3 different teeth arrangement were carried out for each patient. And then full face photographs were made after every arrangement and these photographs were then showed to 4 investigators namely Prosthodontist, Orthodontist, Beautician and Artist. The investigators were are to mark the most pleasing and least pleasing photograph for every patient. Statistical analysis used: The statistical analysis was carried out using the Kruskal Wallis ANOVA and Mann-Whitney U test. Results: The results of the study concluded that no single photographs were selected as the most pleasing or the least pleasing photograph. Conclusions: Hence by the results and the different selection criteria’s that the investigators used for the selection of the most pleasing and least pleasing photographs, it can be concluded that the esthetic perception of different individuals in different field differs and no one method of teeth arrangement can be ideal.