Artificial Intelligence in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery-A Narrative Review

Background/Objectives: Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transitioning from a theoretical concept to an active clinical tool in dentistry and medicine. These are fields in which the current market-driven shift towards automation is observed. The aim of this study was to describe the possible applications of artificial intelligence particularly in oral surgery and maxillofacial surgery, fields that are deeply rooted in manual work with patients. Methods: A review of current literature was conducted using PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. Keywords like: "oral surgery", "maxillofacial surgery", "implantology", "dentistry", "artificial intelligence", and "orthognathic surgery" and their combinations were applied. Non-English articles were excluded. Results: Based on the literature, current applications of artificial intelligence in oral surgery and maxillofacial surgery are presented. Results indicate high efficacy of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) in radiographic triage and large language models (LLMs) in postoperative patient communication. Conclusions: Artificial intelligence is a useful tool that can significantly improve the work of physicians. However, it should not be considered a "replacement" for physicians, especially in fields requiring manual work. It can provide important guidance for patients and be a form of support for physicians.