Review of History in the Development of Esthetics in Dentistry

Abstract

The face is the most visible part of the human anatomy and determines our social appearance. Facial appearance is of great concern to every one for it is a significant part of the self image. It is customary that we greet our friends and relatives with our smiling faces. Face has been defined as a chart of destiny, an impression of fullness of life, and mirror of soul. The loss of teeth, because of the effect on facial appearance often causes psychological trauma. Nature has endowed everyone with dignity and satisfaction of being an individual personality. The study has been done to know the history in the development of esthetics in dentistry.