GAMBARAN LENGKUNG SENYUM PASIEN DENGAN USIA MINIMUM 15 TAHUN SEBELUM DAN SESUDAH PERAWATAN ORTODONTI CEKAT

Abstract

Abstract
Generally, the aim of orthodontic treatment is to improve the occlusion, masticatory function, the oral
health as well as to obtain optimal facial aesthetics. Adolescence are more interested in socializing
physical attractiveness. Arch smile can affect facial aesthetics. This study aimed to compare the smile
arch in patients coming to the clinic specialist orthodontic FKG USU before and after fixed orthodontic
treatment in 2004-2011. The study was conducted on 23 people based inclusion and exclusion criteria.
The results were obtained p = 0.453 and α = 0.05 (p> α), it can be concluded that there was no
significant difference between the arch smile before and after fixed orthodontic treatment. The
conclusion there is correcting the patient's smile became more attractive after fixed orthodontic
treatment.
Keywords: Smile, Smiles Aesthetic, Smile Arch, Fixed Orthodontic