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Categorical smile characteristics including anterior smile line, smile arc, upper lip curvature, most posterior tooth displayed, and upper teeth-lower lip relationship were assessed. Quantitative parameters comprised buccal corridor space, smile index, and dynamic smile symmetry. Multiple facial and dentofacial measurements were also obtained, including upper lip length, lip mobility, philtrum height, proportional indices, lip-line and occlusal plane cant, dental midline deviation, mouth size ratio, and incisal edge visibility. Participants were further classified according to smile attractiveness to identify associated determinants.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The anterior smile line, smile arc, and upper lip curvature demonstrated broad associations with several dentofacial parameters. The most posterior tooth displayed was significantly related to the philtrum height\u2013upper lip length ratio and incisal edge visibility. Buccal corridor space and smile index showed comparatively limited correlations. Dynamic smile symmetry was significantly associated with upper lip length during smiling and mouth size ratio at rest. Several soft tissue and dentofacial variables were identified as contributing factors to smile attractiveness.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Smile morphology in Vietnamese young adults is influenced by coordinated interactions between soft tissue dynamics and dentofacial proportions. 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