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Artificial Intelligence and Its Application in Endodontics
1Department of Endodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 240 South 40th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
Dental Clinics of North America
|March 13, 2026
Summary
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers transformative potential in endodontics for disease detection and treatment support. Challenges like the black-box phenomenon must be addressed for widespread dental adoption.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Endodontics
- Artificial Intelligence
Background:
- Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative technology in endodontics.
- Recent AI advancements focus on enhancing the detection and classification of anatomical structures and endodontic diseases, including periapical lesions and fractures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the potential applications of AI in endodontics.
- To address the challenges and concerns associated with AI implementation from a practicing dentist's viewpoint.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of current AI applications in endodontics.
- Analysis of AI's role in clinical decision-making, treatment support, and real-time guidance.
- Discussion of challenges such as the black-box phenomenon, domain shift, and data acquisition.
Main Results:
- AI can significantly improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning in endodontics.
- AI tools offer potential for enhanced decision-making and real-time clinical guidance.
- Several challenges impede the mainstream adoption of AI in dental practice.
Conclusions:
- AI holds significant promise for revolutionizing endodontic practice.
- Addressing current limitations is crucial for successful AI integration in dentistry.
- A dentist-centric perspective is essential for evaluating and implementing AI technologies.
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