Tiny tooth details make a big difference in smile appeal, study finds

NCT ID NCT07379671

First seen Jan 30, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looked at how small ridges called mamelons on the front teeth affect how attractive a smile looks. Researchers showed 135 people (dentists, specialists, and regular folks) digitally altered photos of smiles with different mamelon sizes and shades. Participants rated each smile's beauty to see which features people prefer.

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Locations

  • Marmara University

    Istanbul, Maltepe, Turkey (Türkiye)

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