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Abstract

Introduction: Smile aesthetics have become integral to diagnosis of an orthodontic patient. Many factors influence smile esthetics. Buccal Corridor Area Show (BCAS) during posed smile is considered to be an important factor effecting smile aesthetics. Material and Methods: Sixty photographs were obtained from 60 subjects fulfilling the inclusion criteria. In each picture, right and left BCAS were measured in millimeters. Mean Buccal Corridor Area Show during posed smile was measured and compared with established mean values. Results: Mean buccal corridor area show of the patients reporting to AIDM was 6.191 mm with a standard deviation of 1.634 mm. Mean buccal corridor area show of the patients with skeletal class I was 5.704± 0.880. No significant differences were observed between the contra lateral sides. Conclusions: The Buccal Corridor Area Show during posed smile was compared with the mean established values. This can give a fair idea about its incidence in our population. BCAS during posed smile can be made a part of the problem list during diagnosis and treatment planning and means devised for its reduction.