Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Year : 2017
Volume : Volume 7
Issue : Issue 3
Address for correspondence :
Dr. R Prakash.
dr_prakash@dr.com
Background: Human beings are bilaterally symmetrical. A smile is symmetrical but usually due to various adaptive mechanisms there are minor imbalances even in those smiles that look normal or aesthetically appealing. This two part article attempts to highlight the factors behind esthetic cognition and the lack of it or a degree of aesthetic blindness unless trained to observe. An emphasis is made on side specific aesthetic dominance which could be referred to as esthetic handedness.
Keywords: Aesthetics, Symmetry, Esthetic handedness, Cognition, S.M.I.L.E., Smile designing.
