Precision dentistry- Way line to periodontics

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Precision Medicine
• Biotechnology

Background:

• Current dental diagnostics and therapy often use a one-size-fits-all approach.
• The field is transitioning towards stratified medicine, focusing on risk groups.
• A gap exists between current practices and personalized healthcare models.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce and define the concept of precision dentistry.
• To outline the current status and future challenges of implementing precision dentistry.
• To differentiate precision dentistry from existing risk-based stratification methods.

Main Methods:

• Review of current approaches in dental diagnostics and therapy.
• Conceptualization of precision dentistry as an advancement beyond risk stratification.
• Analysis of the requirements for precision dentistry, including modeling and prediction.

Main Results:

• Precision dentistry aims to tailor diagnostics and therapy to the individual patient.
• It necessitates the development of predictive models and rigorous testing protocols.
• Existing dental research often focuses on associations rather than predictive capabilities.

Conclusions:

• Precision dentistry represents the next evolutionary step beyond stratified medicine in dental care.
• Significant challenges remain in developing and implementing predictive models for individual patient care.
• Further research is needed to shift from associative findings to predictive applications in dentistry.