PeerJ Computer Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10, P. e2371 - e2371
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
Background
In
recent
years,
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
and
deep
learning
(DL)
have
made
a
considerable
impact
in
dentistry,
specifically
advancing
image
processing
algorithms
for
detecting
caries
from
radiographical
images.
Despite
this
progress,
there
is
still
lack
of
data
on
the
effectiveness
these
accurately
identifying
caries.
This
study
provides
an
overview
aimed
at
evaluating
comparing
reviews
that
focus
detection
dental
(DC)
using
DL
2D
radiographs.
Materials
Methods
comprehensive
umbrella
review
adhered
to
“Reporting
guideline
overviews
healthcare
interventions”
(PRIOR).
Specific
keywords
were
generated
assess
accuracy
AI
DC
To
ensure
highest
quality
research,
thorough
searches
performed
PubMed/Medline,
Web
Science,
Scopus,
Embase.
Additionally,
bias
selected
articles
was
rigorously
assessed
Joanna
Briggs
Institute
(JBI)
tool.
Results
review,
seven
systematic
(SRs)
total
77
studies
included.
Various
used
across
studies,
with
conventional
neural
networks
other
techniques
being
predominant
methods
DC.
The
SRs
included
examined
24
original
images
detection.
Accuracy
rates
varied
between
0.733
0.986
datasets
ranging
size
15
2,500
Conclusion
advancement
predicting
through
radiographic
imaging
significant
breakthrough.
These
excel
extracting
subtle
features
applying
machine
achieve
highly
accurate
predictions,
often
outperforming
human
experts.
holds
immense
potential
transform
diagnostic
processes
promising
considerably
improve
patient
outcomes.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 344 - 344
Published: Jan. 7, 2024
The
advent
of
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
in
medicine
has
transformed
various
medical
specialties,
including
orthodontics.
AI
shown
promising
results
enhancing
the
accuracy
diagnoses,
treatment
planning,
and
predicting
outcomes.
Its
usage
orthodontic
practices
worldwide
increased
with
availability
applications
tools.
This
review
explores
principles
AI,
its
orthodontics,
implementation
clinical
practice.
A
comprehensive
literature
was
conducted,
focusing
on
dental
diagnostics,
cephalometric
evaluation,
skeletal
age
determination,
temporomandibular
joint
(TMJ)
decision
making,
patient
telemonitoring.
Due
to
study
heterogeneity,
no
meta-analysis
possible.
demonstrated
high
efficacy
all
these
areas,
but
variations
performance
need
for
manual
supervision
suggest
caution
settings.
complexity
unpredictability
algorithms
call
cautious
regular
validation.
Continuous
learning,
proper
governance,
addressing
privacy
ethical
concerns
are
crucial
successful
integration
into
BMC Oral Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Feb. 24, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
aim
of
this
systematic
review
is
to
evaluate
the
diagnostic
performance
Artificial
Intelligence
(AI)
models
designed
for
detection
caries
lesion
(CL).
Materials
and
methods
An
electronic
literature
search
was
conducted
on
PubMed,
Web
Science,
SCOPUS,
LILACS
Embase
databases
retrospective,
prospective
cross-sectional
studies
published
until
January
2023,
using
following
keywords:
artificial
intelligence
(AI),
machine
learning
(ML),
deep
(DL),
neural
networks
(ANN),
convolutional
(CNN),
(DCNN),
radiology,
detection,
diagnosis
dental
(DC).
quality
assessment
performed
guidelines
QUADAS-2.
Results
Twenty
articles
that
met
selection
criteria
were
evaluated.
Five
periapical
radiographs,
nine
bitewings,
six
orthopantomography.
number
imaging
examinations
included
ranged
from
15
2900.
Four
investigated
ANN
models,
fifteen
CNN
two
DCNN
models.
Twelve
retrospective
studies,
prospective.
achieved
in
detecting
CL:
sensitivity
0.44
0.86,
specificity
0.85
0.98,
precision
0.50
0.94,
PPV
(Positive
Predictive
Value)
NPV
(Negative
0.95,
accuracy
0.73
area
under
curve
(AUC)
0.84
intersection
over
union
0.3–0.4
0.78,
Dice
coefficient
0.66
0.88,
F1-score
0.64
0.92.
According
QUADAS-2
evaluation,
most
exhibited
a
low
risk
bias.
Conclusion
AI-based
have
demonstrated
good
performance,
potentially
being
an
important
aid
CL
detection.
Some
limitations
these
are
related
size
heterogeneity
datasets.
Future
need
rely
comparable,
large,
clinically
meaningful
Protocol
PROSPERO
identifier:
CRD42023470708
BMC Medical Education,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
Artificial
intelligence
(AI)
has
gained
significant
attention
in
dentistry
due
to
its
potential
revolutionize
practice
and
improve
patient
outcomes.
However,
dentists'
views
attitudes
toward
technology
can
affect
the
application
of
AI.
This
perception
attitude
be
affected
by
personality
traits
individuals.
study
aims
evaluate
perceptions
students
cross-sectional
was
conducted
on
dental
at
Ordu
University
Faculty
Dentistry,
involving
a
sample
83
students.
The
utilized
Big
Five
50
Test
5-point
Likert
scale
gather
data
20
statements
regarding
AI
dentistry.
Data
were
analyzed
using
IBM
SPSS
Statistics
software,
chi-square
test
employed
assess
relationship
between
their
towards
artificial
intelligence,
as
well
gender
intelligence.
Statistical
significance
set
P
<
0.05.
involved
participants,
with
29
male
54
female
participants.
most
common
Openness
Agreeableness,
whereas
least
Extraversion.
Participants
found
useful
believed
it
could
help
dentists
radiographs.
agreed
statement
that
they
would
trust
more
than
dentist
evaluating
radiograph
results.
A
statistically
difference
personal
expressions
comparing
Males
familiar
females.
vary
based
traits.
Developing
educational
strategies
tailored
these
foster
positive
integration
into
practice.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Dental
caries
is
a
very
common
chronic
disease
that
may
lead
to
pain,
infection,
and
tooth
loss
if
its
diagnosis
at
an
early
stage
remains
undetected.
Traditional
methods
of
tactile-visual
examination
bitewing
radiography,
are
subject
intrinsic
variability
due
factors
such
as
examiner
experience
image
quality.
This
can
result
in
inconsistent
diagnoses.
Thus,
the
present
study
aimed
develop
deep
learning-based
AI
model
using
YOLOv8
algorithm
for
improving
interproximal
detection
radiographs.
In
this
retrospective
on
552
radiographs,
total
1,506
images
annotated
Tehran
University
Medical
Science
were
processed.
The
was
trained
results
evaluated
terms
precision,
recall,
F1
score,
whereby
it
resulted
precision
96.03%
enamel
80.06%
dentin
caries,
thus
showing
overall
84.83%,
recall
79.77%,
score
82.22%.
proves
reliability
reducing
false
negatives
diagnostic
accuracy.
enhances
detection,
offering
reliable
tool
dental
professionals
improve
accuracy
clinical
outcomes.
Cureus,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 11, 2023
Diagnosing
dental
caries
plays
a
pivotal
role
in
preventing
and
treating
tooth
decay.
However,
traditional
methods
of
diagnosing
often
fall
short
accuracy
efficiency.
Despite
the
endorsement
radiography
as
diagnostic
tool,
identification
through
radiographic
images
can
be
influenced
by
individual
interpretation.
Incorporating
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
into
holds
significant
promise,
potentially
enhancing
precision
efficiency
diagnoses.
This
review
introduces
fundamental
concepts
AI,
including
machine
learning
deep
algorithms,
emphasizes
their
relevance
potential
contributions
to
diagnosis
caries.
It
further
explains
process
gathering
pre-processing
data
for
AI
examination.
Additionally,
techniques
are
explored,
focusing
on
image
processing,
analysis,
classification
models
predicting
risk
severity.
Deep
applications
using
convolutional
neural
networks
presented.
Furthermore,
integration
systems
practice
is
discussed,
challenges
considerations
implementation
well
ethical
legal
aspects.
The
breadth
technologies
prospective
utility
clinical
scenarios
from
radiographs
outlines
advancements
its
revolutionizing
diagnosis,
encouraging
research
development
this
rapidly
evolving
field.
Dentistry Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(5), P. 125 - 125
Published: May 5, 2023
The
implementation
of
artificial
intelligence
brings
with
it
a
great
change
in
health
care,
however,
there
is
discrepancy
about
the
perceptions
and
attitudes
that
dental
students
present
towards
these
new
technologies.The
study
design
was
observational,
descriptive,
cross-sectional.
A
total
200
who
met
inclusion
criteria
were
surveyed
online.
For
qualitative
variables,
descriptive
statistical
measures
obtained,
such
as
absolute
relative
frequencies.
comparison
main
variables
type
educational
institution,
sex
level
education,
chi-square
test
or
Fisher's
exact
used
according
to
established
assumptions
significance
p
<
0.05
confidence
95%.The
results
indicated
86%
agreed
will
lead
advances
dentistry.
However,
45%
participants
disagreed
would
replace
dentists
future.
In
addition,
respondents
use
should
be
part
undergraduate
postgraduate
studies
67%
72%
agreement
rates
respectively.The
indicate
This
suggests
bright
future
for
relationship
between
intelligence.
Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Statement
of
problemWith
the
growing
importance
implant
brand
detection
in
clinical
practice,
accuracy
machine
learning
algorithms
has
become
a
subject
research
interest.
Recent
studies
have
shown
promising
results
for
use
detection.
However,
despite
these
findings,
comprehensive
evaluation
is
needed.PurposeThe
purpose
this
systematic
review
and
meta-analysis
was
to
assess
accuracy,
sensitivity,
specificity
deep
using
2-dimensional
images
such
as
from
periapical
or
panoramic
radiographs.Material
methodsElectronic
searches
were
conducted
PubMed,
Embase,
Scopus,
Scopus
Secondary,
Web
Science
databases.
Studies
that
met
inclusion
criteria
assessed
quality
Quality
Assessment
Diagnostic
Accuracy
Studies-2
(QUADAS-2)
tool.
Meta-analyses
performed
random-effects
model
estimate
pooled
performance
measures
95%
confidence
intervals
(CIs)
STATA
v.17.ResultsThirteen
selected
review,
3
used
meta-analysis.
The
found
overall
CNN
detecting
dental
implants
radiographic
95.63%,
with
sensitivity
94.55%
97.91%.
highest
reported
99.08%
Multitask
ResNet152
algorithm,
100.00%
98.70%
respectively
(Neuro-T
version
2.0.1)
algorithm
Straumann
SLActive
BLT
brand.
All
had
low
risk
bias.ConclusionsThe
algorithms.
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.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(7), P. 5351 - 5351
Published: March 31, 2023
Background:
Access
to
oral
healthcare
is
not
uniform
globally,
particularly
in
rural
areas
with
limited
resources,
which
limits
the
potential
of
automated
diagnostics
and
advanced
tele-dentistry
applications.
The
use
digital
caries
detection
progression
monitoring
through
photographic
communication,
influenced
by
multiple
variables
that
are
difficult
standardize
such
settings.
objective
this
study
was
develop
a
novel
cost-effective
virtual
computer
vision
AI
system
predict
dental
cavitations
from
non-standardised
photographs
reasonable
clinical
accuracy.
Methods:
A
set
1703
augmented
images
obtained
233
de-identified
teeth
specimens.
Images
were
acquired
using
consumer
smartphone,
without
any
standardised
apparatus
applied.
utilised
state-of-the-art
ensemble
modeling,
test-time
augmentation,
transfer
learning
processes.
“you
only
look
once”
algorithm
(YOLO)
derivatives,
v5s,
v5m,
v5l,
v5x,
independently
evaluated,
an
best
results
augmented,
learned
ResNet50,
ResNet101,
VGG16,
AlexNet,
DenseNet.
outcomes
evaluated
precision,
recall,
mean
average
precision
(mAP).
Results:
YOLO
model
achieved
(mAP)
0.732,
accuracy
0.789,
recall
0.701.
When
transferred
final
demonstrated
diagnostic
86.96%,
0.89,
0.88.
This
surpassed
all
other
base
methods
object
free-hand
smartphone
photographs.
Conclusion:
system,
blending
ensemble,
deep
processes,
developed
can
improve
access
has
aid