Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Endodontics: Precision, Predictions, and Prospects

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly prevalent and significant across many industries, including the dental field. AI has shown accuracy and precision in detecting, evaluating, and predicting diseases. It can imitate human intelligence to carry out sophisticated predictions and decision-making in the health-care industry, especially in endodontics. AI models have demonstrated a wide range of applications in the field of endodontics. These include examining the anatomy of the root canal system, predicting the survival of dental pulp stem cells, gauging working lengths, identifying per apical lesions and root fractures, and predicting the outcome of retreatment treatments. Future uses of this technology were discussed in terms of robotic endodontic surgery, drug-drug interactions, patient care, scheduling, and prognostic diagnosis.

Keywords: Computer-aided design; intelligence; root canal therapy; smiling.

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Various applications of artificial intelligence in dentistry.[1] 3D: Three-dimensional, CAD: Computer-aided design, CAM: Computer-aided manufacturing

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Key element of artificial intelligence[14]

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Artificial intelligence application in endodontic dentistry.[151617] AI: Artificial intelligence