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Applications of artificial intelligence in dentomaxillofacial imaging: a systematic review
Serlie Hartoonian1, Matine Hosseini1, Iman Yousefi1
1School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Background:
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has been increasingly developed in oral and maxillofacial imaging. The aim of this systematic review was to assess the applications and performance of the developed algorithms in different dentomaxillofacial imaging modalities.
Study Design:
A systematic search of PubMed and Scopus databases was performed. The search strategy was set as a combination of the following keywords: "Artificial Intelligence," "Machine Learning," "Deep Learning," "Neural Networks," "Head and Neck Imaging," and "Maxillofacial Imaging." Full-text screening and data extraction were independently conducted by two independent reviewers; any mismatch was resolved by discussion. The risk of bias was assessed by one reviewer and validated by another.
Results:
The search returned a total of 3,392 articles. After careful evaluation of the titles, abstracts, and full texts, a total number of 194 articles were included. Most studies focused on AI applications for tooth and implant classification and identification, 3-dimensional cephalometric landmark detection, lesion detection (periapical, jaws, and bone), and osteoporosis detection.
Conclusion:
Despite the AI models' limitations, they showed promising results. Further studies are needed to explore specific applications and real-world scenarios before confidently integrating these models into dental practice.
