Perbedaan Lebar Gigi Anterior Rahang Atas Dengan Konsep Golden Proportion Pada Mahasiswa Fkg Universitas Andalas Suku Minang

doi:10.25077/adj.v3i2.55

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Golden Proportion in Maxillary Anterior Teeth: A Cultural Variance Study

The aesthetic ideal of the golden proportion in tooth width is not universally applicable across all ethnic groups, with specific cultural contexts showing significant deviations.

Andalas Dental Journal · 2015

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Key Findings

01There is a statistically significant difference (p<0.05) between the actual tooth width ratios and the golden proportion in the studied ethnic group.
02The observed ratios for the Minang ethnic group were approximately 1.51:1:0.76 (right) and 1.52:1:0.77 (left), deviating from the ideal 1.62:1:0.62.

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Application

Design takeaway

Do not assume universal aesthetic principles apply to all user groups; research and validate aesthetic standards within specific cultural contexts.

How to apply

When designing products or services that rely on aesthetic proportions, conduct user research within the target demographic to understand their specific aesthetic preferences and norms.

Project actions

01When studying aesthetic principles, consider how cultural background might influence perception.
02Use photographic analysis or 3D scanning to measure and compare proportions in your design project.

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Method & Evidence

AimTo investigate whether the golden proportion accurately describes the width ratios of maxillary anterior teeth in students of Minang ethnicity.

MethodObservational analytical study with a cross-sectional approach.

ProcedurePhotographs of 26 participants' maxillary anterior teeth were taken, digitally processed using Adobe Photoshop CS5, and analyzed to compare tooth width ratios against the golden proportion standard (1.62:1:0.62).

Sample26 participants

ContextDental aesthetics, facial proportions, ethnic variations in human form.

Variables

IVEthnic group (Minang vs. theoretical golden proportion standard)

DVWidth ratios of maxillary anterior teeth

CVAge, gender (implicitly controlled by sampling from a student population), photographic conditions, image processing software.

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Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

+Utilized quantitative measurement and statistical analysis to support findings.
+Applied a recognized aesthetic principle (golden proportion) as a benchmark for comparison.

Limitations

The sample size was relatively small (26 participants), and the study focused on a single ethnic group, which might not represent broader populations.

Reliability & validity

Reliability could be enhanced by using standardized lighting and camera angles for all photographs and having multiple analysts measure the tooth widths. Validity is supported by the use of statistical tests to compare observed data against a theoretical model.

Think critically

To what extent are 'universal' aesthetic principles truly universal, and how can designers effectively research and incorporate culturally specific aesthetic preferences into their work?

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Design Principles

"Aesthetic ideals are culturally contingent and require context-specific validation."

Understanding how established aesthetic principles, like the golden proportion, vary across different populations is crucial for designers working in fields such as dental prosthetics, cosmetic design, and even character design for media. It highlights the need for culturally sensitive design solutions that resonate with diverse user groups.

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What This Means for Your Design

The 'perfect' tooth shape based on a mathematical rule (golden proportion) doesn't look the same for everyone, especially across different ethnic groups. The study showed that for people of Minang ethnicity, their natural tooth proportions were different from this rule.

How to use in your project

1.Reference this study when discussing the limitations of universal aesthetic principles and the importance of user-centered design that accounts for cultural diversity in your design project.

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Quick Cite

(2015). PERBEDAAN LEBAR GIGI ANTERIOR RAHANG ATAS DENGAN KONSEP GOLDEN PROPORTION PADA MAHASISWA FKG UNIVERSITAS ANDALAS SUKU MINANG. Andalas Dental Journal. https://doi.org/10.25077/adj.v3i2.55 Retrieved from https://designdex.org/study/4c708cdc-e0e7-4401-adda-9d5c2a3932a2/golden-proportion-in-maxillary-anterior-teeth-a-cultural-variance-study

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Research indicates that established aesthetic principles, such as the golden proportion, may not be universally applicable. A study on Minang ethnic students found significant deviations from the golden proportion in maxillary anterior teeth widths (Hafiza et al., 2015), suggesting that cultural context plays a role in aesthetic ideals. This highlights the need for designers to consider cultural specificity when developing designs that rely on proportional aesthetics.

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Source

Andalas Dental Journal

PERBEDAAN LEBAR GIGI ANTERIOR RAHANG ATAS DENGAN KONSEP GOLDEN PROPORTION PADA MAHASISWA FKG UNIVERSITAS ANDALAS SUKU MINANG

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Questions about this research

What does the research say about golden proportion in maxillary anterior teeth: a cultural variance study?: Do not assume universal aesthetic principles apply to all user groups; research and validate aesthetic standards within specific cultural contexts. Evidence: Andalas Dental Journal (2015).
Why does "Golden Proportion in Maxillary Anterior Teeth: A Cultural Variance Study" matter for design?: Understanding how established aesthetic principles, like the golden proportion, vary across different populations is crucial for designers working in fields such as dental prosthetics, cosmetic design, and even character design for media. It highlights the need for culturally sensitive design solutions that resonate with diverse user groups.
How can designers apply this research?: Do not assume universal aesthetic principles apply to all user groups; research and validate aesthetic standards within specific cultural contexts.
What were the main findings?: There is a statistically significant difference (p<0.05) between the actual tooth width ratios and the golden proportion in the studied ethnic group.. The observed ratios for the Minang ethnic group were approximately 1.51:1:0.76 (right) and 1.52:1:0.77 (left), deviating from the ideal 1.62:1:0.62.
What research method was used?: Observational analytical study with a cross-sectional approach. with 26 participants.
How strong is the evidence?: Evidence strength is rated Strong effect, based on a 2015 journal from Andalas Dental Journal.
What should I do differently in my next project?: When designing products or services that rely on aesthetic proportions, conduct user research within the target demographic to understand their specific aesthetic preferences and norms.
What are the limitations?: The study was limited to a specific ethnic group and a single university faculty, potentially limiting generalizability.
Is there evidence that golden proportion affects design outcomes?: The study found that the teeth widths of Minang ethnic students did not conform to the golden proportion, indicating that this aesthetic standard is not universally applicable. Understanding how established aesthetic principles, like the golden proportion, vary across different populations is crucial for designers work Source: Andalas Dental Journal (2015).
Where does this aesthetic principles research apply?: Dental aesthetics, facial proportions, ethnic variations in human form. It sits within classic design research on designdex.org.