Correlation Between Tooth Form and Personality Traits Using the Visagism Concept: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Abstract

Aim:The Visagism concept enables dental clinicians to design restorations that go beyond conventional aesthetics by incorporating psychosocial aspects such as the patient’s emotions, identity, behavior, and self-esteem. This holistic approach aims to align dental restorations with an individual’s personality. So the study aims to evaluate the potential correlation between smile patterns and personality traits based on the principles of Visagism. MaterialsandMethods:A cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 participants aged 18–30 years affiliated with a dental college. Temperaments were assessed using a validated self-reported questionnaire. Standardized frontal-view photographs in centric occlusion were taken to determine tooth shapes. The temperaments identified via questionnaire responses were compared with those interpreted through tooth morphology based on Visagism principles. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS software version 22. Results:Among the participants, the melancholic temperament was predominant, accounting for 47%. A statistically significant correlation was observed between tooth form and temperament (p < 0.01), indicating that specific personality traits were reflected in dental morphology. Conclusion:The study supports the concept that facial and dental characteristics are influenced by personality traits. Incorporating Visagism principles in aesthetic dental treatment can aid in selecting tooth forms that harmonize with a patient’s personality, thereby enhancing treatment satisfaction.Clinical Significance: Integrating Visagism into clinical practice promotes a multidisciplinary and patient-centered approach, enabling dental professionals to create restorations that resonate with the patient’s psychological and emotional profile, ultimately improving esthetic and functional outcomes.