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Awareness of endodontists regarding the determination of root canal morphology and configuration using artificial
Mohd Irfan Ansari1, Neelam Singh1, Shahnaz Mansoori2
1Department of Conservative and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, India.
Objective:
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly advancing in Endodontics, particularly through the application of neural networks and deep learning models, that help in identifying complex root canal morphology and configurations, thereby enhancing diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning. This study aimed to assess the awareness of Indian Endodontists regarding AI applications in determining root canal morphology and configuration.
Methods:
An online survey-based questionnaire was distributed to practicing Endodontists across India using Google Forms, and their responses were recorded. Chi-square test was used to study the association of independent and dependent variables.
Results:
A survey of 338 practicing endodontists and postgraduate students revealed that less than half were aware of AI models such as Artificial Neural Networks (43.8 %) and Deep Learning (35.2 %). The majority (68.3 %) were partially aware of AI applications in endodontics. About 37.9 % considered AI as "fairly feasible" for daily endodontic clinical practice, and 82.5 % agreed that AI technology can enhance endodontic treatment success rates (p < 0.001). However, 60.90 % of the endodontists did not consider themselves trained for operating AI models, and 91.10 % never used any AI models or software (p < 0.001). Additionally, 89.30 % of the participants expressed the need for training programs and workshops on the use of AI in determining root canal morphology (p < 0.001).
Conclusion:
Most Endodontists do not have sufficient knowledge to use AI models and do not employ AI software to identify root canal morphology and configuration. This study highlights the necessity for proper training for endodontists to improve the use of AI in determining root canal morphology and configuration.
