Visagism in dentistry: psychosocial approach of smile esthetics: a literature review

Abstract

Visagism is a doctrine that relates the physical aspect and psychology of each person. It's important to say that it has an intimate relationship with dentistry at the time of planning and performing aesthetically important treatments, such as anterior dental prosthesis and smile designs, which will allow the professional to obtain results in accordance with the patient, not only physically, but they will also be able to express his/her temperament and personality. Objective: To determine the relationship between physical and aesthetic appearance and the human psyche. General description: The aesthetics of the smile has a great influence on the psychology of a person, so it can affect their personality, temperament and even their way of relating to their environment; In this way, when designing a smile in the dental office, in terms of teeth, their shape, size, color, the contour of their gums, etc., professionals must consider the psychological characteristics of the patients and do not forget their personality, what they want to demonstrate and what are their expectations about the treatment. Conclusions: Orofacial aesthetics directly influences on people’s personality and behavior, and it is able to condition their interpersonal relationships. Thus, Visagism allows aesthetic treatments to go according to the patient, not only physically, but also with their personality and identity. Clinical importance: A treatment supported by the philosophy of Visagism will allow multidisciplinary work and comprehensive results, achieving patient satisfaction due to his physical patience and the relationship he has with his personality.