AU - Kallidass, Priya AU - Srinivas, S AU - Charles, Anila AU - Davis, D AU - Sushil Charravarthi, N TI - Smile characteristics in orthodontics: A concept review PT - REVI DP - 2017 Jan 1 TA - International Journal of Orofacial Research PG - 1-4 VI - 2 IP - 1 4099- https://www.ijofr.org/article.asp?issn=2589-5354;year=2017;volume=2;issue=1;spage=1;epage=4;aulast=Kallidass;type=0 4100- https://www.ijofr.org/article.asp?issn=2589-5354;year=2017;volume=2;issue=1;spage=1;epage=4;aulast=Kallidass AB - It is important for orthodontists to make every effort to develop a harmonious balance that will produce the most attractive smile possible for each patient treated. A smile usually translates a common man emotional intelligence and expresses his feeling in a unique fashion Thus, he seeks the orthodontist to improve the esthetics and especially the smile. The success of smile design is determined by the patient's profile and the orthodontist's esthetic goals and skill so as to re-establish patients' expectations. This article enlights the overview few characteristics for a balanced smile.