Title : Artificial intelligence pervades dentistry
Abstract:
The study of any machine that understands its surroundings and acts in a way that maximizes its chances of successfully reaching its goals, is referred to as AI research. AI tools have undergone extensive testing as clinical trial tools, specifically to aid in decision-making for prognosis and projection, as well as each stage of diagnosis and subsequent therapeutic maneuvers, because of their excellent abilities and capacities in recognizing significant data patterns. AI technology has been widely applied in endodontics. When utilizing periapical radiographs to determine the working length and minor anatomic constriction, the artificial neural network (ANN) (96%) outperformed an endodontist (76%) by a wide margin. As a result, an ANN may be thought of as an accurate approach for determining Working length.
AI is also utilized to identify pathological lesions such periodontitis, periapical disease, and tooth caries. In panoramic radiographs, a deep learning algorithm model has an accuracy rate of 92.8% for detecting periapical radiolucencies. Moreover, ANN has been used to analyse CBCT pictures to detect cystic lesions. Also, an approach that has significant usefulness in clinical practice was developed to distinguish granuloma from periapical cyst. Oral and maxillofacial surgeries have undergone a revolution thanks to AI, and there are now several robotic surgeons who, with growing efficiency, carry out semi-automated surgical procedures under the supervision of a skilled surgeon. With advancements in ANN, laboratories are utilizing AI to autonomously create innovative dental restorations that meet the highest standards for fit, function, and aesthetics.
In orthodontics, Orthodontic diagnosis, planning, and treatment monitoring are now all possible using AI. AI has shown to be quite effective in forensic odontology by determining the biological age and gender of the healthy and ill. Additionally, it is employed for analyzing bite marks and predicting mandibular morphology. Furthermore, one of the most creative uses of AI is in the field of "bioprinting," which allows living tissue and even organs to be created in successive thin layers of cells and may one day be used to reconstruct oral hard and soft tissues that have been lost due to pathological or unintentional causes. In Dental education, by allowing students to assess their work and compare it to the ideal, the interactive interphase creates high-quality learning settings. Numerous studies on the effectiveness of these systems have shown that students develop a competency-based skill level more quickly with these systems than with conventional simulator units.
Audience takeaway notes:
• The presentation will expand the knowledge about AI and its benefit in medical field.
• The presentation will assist in decision-making for prognosis as well as each phase of diagnosis and subsequent therapeutic maneuvers.
• This review will provide clues for educational improvement seekers.
