Comparative Assessment of Smile Attractiveness Perception and Treatment Need Across Dental Professionals and Laypersons.

Cureus · 2025 · PMC12591280 · PMID 41209948

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A notable trend is that for the 0.0 mm (ideal) midline, the consensus broke down, with all groups showing nearly a 50/50 split, indicating a significant subjective interpretation of normal .

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Results The descriptive analysis of VAS scores for perceived treatment need revealed a clear trend across all evaluators (general dentists, laypersons, and orthodontists).

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