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Gonzalo A Ruz^1,2,3, Pamela Araya-Díaz⁴, Pablo A Henríquez⁵

¹Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Santiago, Chile. gonzalo.ruz@uai.cl.

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|December 1, 2022

Summary

This study introduces a new Bayesian network method for classifying facial biotypes in orthodontic patients. The novel approach accurately categorizes patients, aiding in treatment planning for children and teenagers.

Keywords:

Bayesian networks Evolution strategy Facial biotypes Orthodontic treatment planning Tree augmented Naive Bayes

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Area of Science:

Orthodontics
Biometrics
Machine Learning

Background:

Facial growth significantly impacts orthodontic treatment planning for children and adolescents.
Accurate facial biotype classification is essential for determining appropriate treatment mechanics.
Existing methods may not fully capture the complexities of facial growth patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel Bayesian network approach for classifying facial biotypes.
To classify patients into Dolichofacial, Brachyfacial, and Mesofacial categories.
To introduce a new learning technique for tree-augmented Naive Bayes (TAN).

Main Methods:

Utilized a Bayesian network approach for facial biotype classification.
Developed a novel tree-augmented Naive Bayes (TAN) learning technique.
Applied the method to classify patients into three distinct facial biotypes.

Main Results:

The proposed Bayesian network method demonstrated superior performance over other models in accuracy, precision, recall, and kappa.
The model exhibited the lowest dispersion, indicating high stability and robustness.
Achieved high accuracy values compared to competitive classifiers.

Conclusions:

The Bayesian network classifier provides a helpful decision-making tool for orthodontists.
The method offers accurate facial biotype classification, crucial for treatment planning.
Interactions identified within the Bayesian network have significant orthodontic interpretations.