Research Article | Open Access
AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE GOLDEN PROPORTION IN THE FIELD OF AESTHETICS AMONG DENTAL STUDENTS - A SURVEY
KaviyaselviGurumurthy,Keerthisasanka,Nabeel Ahmed,DhanrajGanapathy
Pages: 8576-8588
Abstract
The golden proportion is a geometric potential which helps in enhancing the smile of an individual and acting as a guide to anterior restorations. The value of the golden proportion is 1:1.618 and it represents the ratio of the larger and smaller lengths of the tooth. Enhancing the external appearance and facial characteristics of an individual generally increases the confidence level of teenagers and enhances their communication skills which is an essential quality required by all individuals.The main aim of this study is to understand the knowledge and awareness of the golden proportion among dental students and the need to spread information on the same
Keywords
Golden Proportion (GP), Golden Standard (GP), Tooth proportion, Maxillary Anterior teeth, Esthetic