title: Smile aesthetics.
abstract: The aim of this article is to outline some of the factors practitioners should take into consideration when planning optimal smile aesthetics. The components of the smile that will be discussed include the smile are, incisor/gingival display, smile width, gingival aesthetics, tooth proportionality/symmetry, contacts/connectors/embrasures and the dental midlines.
authors.affiliation: The Eastman Dental Hospital, London.
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Gill
authors.forename: F B
authors.initials: FB
authors.lastname: Naini
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Tredwin