International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(1), P. 560 - 560
Published: Jan. 4, 2022
This
systematic
review
aims
to
identify
the
available
semi-automatic
and
fully
automatic
algorithms
for
inferior
alveolar
canal
localization
as
well
present
their
diagnostic
accuracy.
Articles
related
nerve/canal
using
methods
based
on
artificial
intelligence
(semi-automated
automated)
were
collected
electronically
from
five
different
databases
(PubMed,
Medline,
Web
of
Science,
Cochrane,
Scopus).
Two
independent
reviewers
screened
titles
abstracts
data,
stored
in
EndnoteX7,
against
inclusion
criteria.
Afterward,
included
articles
have
been
critically
appraised
assess
quality
studies
Quality
Assessment
Diagnostic
Accuracy
Studies-2
(QUADAS-2)
tool.
Seven
following
deduplication
screening
exclusion
criteria
990
initially
articles.
In
total,
1288
human
cone-beam
computed
tomography
(CBCT)
scans
investigated
compared
results
obtained
manual
tracing
executed
by
experts
field.
The
reported
values
accuracy
used
extracted.
A
wide
range
testing
measures
was
implemented
analyzed
studies,
while
some
expected
indexes
still
missing
results.
Future
should
consider
new
guidelines
ensure
proper
methodology,
reporting,
results,
validation.
Healthcare,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(7), P. 1269 - 1269
Published: July 8, 2022
This
literature
research
had
two
main
objectives.
The
first
objective
was
to
quantify
how
frequently
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
utilized
in
dental
from
2011
until
2021.
second
distinguish
the
focus
of
such
publications;
particular,
field
and
topic.
inclusion
criterium
an
original
article
or
review
English
focused
on
utilization
AI.
All
other
types
publications
non-dental
non-AI-focused
were
excluded.
information
sources
Web
Science,
PubMed,
Scopus,
Google
Scholar,
queried
19
April
2022.
search
string
“artificial
intelligence”
AND
(dental
OR
dentistry
tooth
teeth
dentofacial
maxillofacial
orofacial
orthodontics
endodontics
periodontics
prosthodontics).
Following
removal
duplicates,
all
remaining
returned
by
searches
screened
three
independent
operators
minimize
risk
bias.
analysis
2011–2021
identified
4413
records,
which
1497
finally
selected
calculated
according
year
publication.
results
confirmed
a
historically
unprecedented
boom
AI
publications,
with
average
increase
21.6%
per
over
last
decade
34.9%
5
years.
In
achievement
objective,
qualitative
assessment
since
2021
1717
497
papers
selected.
this
indicated
relative
proportions
focal
topics,
as
follows:
radiology
26.36%,
18.31%,
general
scope
17.10%,
restorative
12.09%,
surgery
11.87%
education
5.63%.
confirms
that
current
use
is
concentrated
mainly
around
evaluation
digital
diagnostic
methods,
especially
radiology;
however,
its
implementation
expected
gradually
penetrate
parts
profession.
Acta Stomatologica Croatica,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
57(1), P. 70 - 84
Published: March 15, 2023
Introduction:
Artificial
intelligence
has
been
applied
in
various
fields
throughout
history,
but
its
integration
into
daily
life
is
more
recent.The
first
applications
of
AI
were
primarily
academia
and
government
research
institutions,
as
technology
advanced,
also
industry,
commerce,
medicine
dentistry.Objective:
Considering
that
the
possibilities
applying
artificial
are
developing
rapidly
this
field
one
areas
with
greatest
increase
number
newly
published
articles,
aim
paper
was
to
provide
an
overview
literature
give
insight
dentistry.In
addition,
discuss
advantages
disadvantages.Conclusion:
The
dentistry
just
being
discovered.Artificial
will
greatly
contribute
developments
dentistry,
it
a
tool
enables
development
progress,
especially
terms
personalized
healthcare
lead
much
better
treatment
outcomes.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 2709 - 2709
Published: May 4, 2024
Background/Objectives:
Periapical
lesions
(PLs)
are
frequently
detected
in
dental
radiology.
Accurate
diagnosis
of
these
is
essential
for
proper
treatment
planning.
Imaging
techniques
such
as
orthopantomogram
(OPG)
and
cone-beam
CT
(CBCT)
imaging
used
to
identify
PLs.
The
aim
this
study
was
assess
the
diagnostic
accuracy
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
software
Diagnocat
PL
detection
OPG
CBCT
images.
Methods:
included
49
patients,
totaling
1223
teeth.
Both
images
were
analyzed
by
AI
three
experienced
clinicians.
All
obtained
one
patient
cohort,
findings
compared
consensus
human
readers
using
CBCT.
AI’s
a
reference
method,
calculating
sensitivity,
specificity,
accuracy,
positive
predictive
value
(PPV),
negative
(NPV),
F1
score.
Results:
sensitivity
33.33%
with
an
score
32.73%.
For
images,
77.78%
84.00%.
specificity
over
98%
both
Conclusions:
demonstrated
high
detecting
PLs
but
lower
BMC Oral Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: June 3, 2023
Abstract
Background
Artificial
intelligence
(AI)
has
been
introduced
to
interpret
the
panoramic
radiographs
(PRs).
The
aim
of
this
study
was
develop
an
AI
framework
diagnose
multiple
dental
diseases
on
PRs,
and
initially
evaluate
its
performance.
Methods
developed
based
2
deep
convolutional
neural
networks
(CNNs),
BDU-Net
nnU-Net.
1996
PRs
were
used
for
training.
Diagnostic
evaluation
performed
a
separate
dataset
including
282
PRs.
Sensitivity,
specificity,
Youden’s
index,
area
under
curve
(AUC),
diagnostic
time
calculated.
Dentists
with
3
different
levels
seniority
(H:
high,
M:
medium,
L:
low)
diagnosed
same
independently.
Mann-Whitney
U
test
Delong
conducted
statistical
analysis
(ɑ=0.05).
Results
index
diagnosing
5
0.964,
0.996,
0.960
(impacted
teeth),
0.953,
0.998,
0.951
(full
crowns),
0.871,
0.999,
0.870
(residual
roots),
0.885,
0.994,
0.879
(missing
0.554,
0.990,
0.544
(caries),
respectively.
AUC
0.980
(95%CI:
0.976–0.983,
impacted
0.975
0.972–0.978,
full
0.935
0.929–0.940,
residual
0.939
0.934–0.944,
missing
0.772
0.764–0.781,
caries),
comparable
that
all
dentists
in
roots
(p
>
0.05),
values
similar
0.05)
or
better
than
<
M-level
diseases.
But
statistically
lower
some
H-level
teeth,
caries
0.05).
mean
significantly
shorter
0.001).
Conclusions
nnU-Net
demonstrated
high
specificity
crowns,
roots,
efficiency.
clinical
feasibility
preliminary
verified
since
performance
even
3–10
years
experience.
However,
diagnosis
should
be
improved.
Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 414 - 414
Published: Jan. 23, 2023
Technological
advancements
in
health
sciences
have
led
to
enormous
developments
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
models
designed
for
application
sectors.
This
article
aimed
at
reporting
on
the
and
performances
of
AI
that
been
endodontics.
Renowned
online
databases,
primarily
PubMed,
Scopus,
Web
Science,
Embase,
Cochrane
secondarily
Google
Scholar
Saudi
Digital
Library,
were
accessed
articles
relevant
research
question
published
from
1
January
2000
30
November
2022.
In
last
5
years,
there
has
a
significant
increase
number
applied
developed
determining
working
length,
vertical
root
fractures,
canal
failures,
morphology,
thrust
force
torque
preparation;
detecting
pulpal
diseases;
diagnosing
periapical
lesions;
predicting
postoperative
pain,
curative
effect
after
treatment,
case
difficulty;
segmenting
pulp
cavities.
Most
included
studies
(n
=
21)
using
convolutional
neural
networks.
Among
studies.
datasets
used
mostly
cone-beam
computed
tomography
images,
followed
by
radiographs
panoramic
radiographs.
Thirty-seven
original
fulfilled
eligibility
criteria
critically
assessed
accordance
with
QUADAS-2
guidelines,
which
revealed
low
risk
bias
patient
selection
domain
most
(risk
bias:
90%;
applicability:
70%).
The
certainty
evidence
was
GRADE
approach.
These
can
be
as
supplementary
tools
clinical
practice
order
expedite
decision-making
process
enhance
treatment
modality
operation.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(23), P. 7378 - 7378
Published: Nov. 28, 2023
The
concept
of
machines
learning
and
acting
like
humans
is
what
meant
by
the
phrase
“artificial
intelligence”
(AI).
Several
branches
dentistry
are
increasingly
relying
on
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
tools.
literature
usually
focuses
AI
models.
These
models
have
been
used
to
detect
diagnose
a
wide
range
conditions,
including,
but
not
limited
to,
dental
caries,
vertical
root
fractures,
apical
lesions,
diseases
salivary
glands,
maxillary
sinusitis,
maxillofacial
cysts,
cervical
lymph
node
metastasis,
osteoporosis,
cancerous
alveolar
bone
loss,
need
for
orthodontic
extractions
or
treatments,
cephalometric
analysis,
age
gender
determination,
more.
primary
contemporary
applications
in
field
undergraduate
teaching
research.
Before
these
methods
can
be
everyday
dentistry,
however,
underlying
technology
user
interfaces
refined.
Clinical Oral Investigations,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
28(4)
Published: March 22, 2024
Abstract
Objectives
The
aim
of
the
present
consensus
paper
was
to
provide
recommendations
for
clinical
practice
considering
use
visual
examination,
dental
radiography
and
adjunct
methods
primary
caries
detection.
Materials
executive
councils
European
Organisation
Caries
Research
(ORCA)
Federation
Conservative
Dentistry
(EFCD)
nominated
ten
experts
each
join
expert
panel.
steering
committee
formed
three
work
groups
that
were
asked
on
(1)
detection
diagnostic
methods,
(2)
activity
assessment
(3)
forming
individualised
diagnoses.
responsible
“caries
methods”
searched
evaluated
relevant
literature,
drafted
this
manuscript
made
provisional
recommendations.
These
discussed
refined
during
structured
process
in
whole
group.
Finally,
agreement
recommendation
determined
using
an
anonymous
Delphi
survey.
Results
Recommendations
(
N
=
8)
approved
agreed
upon
by
panel:
examination
3),
3)
additional
2).
While
quality
evidence
found
be
heterogeneous,
all
Conclusion
Visual
is
recommended
as
first-choice
method
lesions
accessible
surfaces.
Intraoral
radiography,
preferably
bitewing,
method.
Adjunct,
non-ionising
radiation
might
also
useful
certain
situations.
Clinical
relevance
panel
merged
from
scientific
literature
with
practical
considerations
provided
their
daily
practice.
Japanese Dental Science Review,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60, P. 128 - 136
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
The
accuracy
of
artificial
intelligence-aided
(AI)
caries
diagnosis
can
vary
considerably
depending
on
numerous
factors.
This
review
aimed
to
assess
the
diagnostic
AI
models
for
detection
and
classification
bitewing
radiographs.
Publications
after
2010
were
screened
in
five
databases.
A
customized
risk
bias
(RoB)
assessment
tool
was
developed
applied
14
articles
that
met
inclusion
criteria
out
935
references.
Dataset
sizes
ranged
from
112
3686
While
86
%
studies
reported
a
model
with
an
≥80
%,
most
exhibited
unclear
or
high
bias.
Three
compared
model's
performance
dentists,
which
consistently
showed
higher
average
sensitivity.
Five
included
bivariate
random-effects
meta-analysis
overall
detection.
odds
ratio
55.8
(95
CI=
28.8
–
108.3),
summary
sensitivity
specificity
0.87
(0.76
0.94)
0.89
(0.75
0.960),
respectively.
Independent
meta-analyses
dentin
enamel
conducted
sensitivities
0.84
(0.80
0.87)
0.71
(0.66
0.75),
Despite
promising
models,
lack
high-quality,
adequately
reported,
externally
validated
highlight
current
challenges
future
research
needs.