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Review
. 2024 Dec;54(4):305-312.
doi: 10.5624/isd.20240321. Epub 2024 Aug 25.

Artificial intelligence application in endodontics: A narrative review

Dennis Dennis  1 , Siriwan Suebnukarn  2 , Min-Suk Heo  3 , Trimurni Abidin  1 , Cut Nurliza  1 , Nevi Yanti  1 , Wandania Farahanny  1 , Widi Prasetia  1 , Fitri Yunita Batubara  1
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Review

Artificial intelligence application in endodontics: A narrative review

Dennis Dennis et al. Imaging Sci Dent. 2024 Dec.

Abstract

Purpose: This review aimed to explore the scientific literature concerning the methodologies and applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of endodontics. The findings may equip dentists with the necessary technical knowledge to understand the opportunities presented by AI.

Materials and methods: Articles published between 1992 and 2023 were retrieved through an electronic search of Medline via the PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases. The search, which was limited to articles published in English, aimed to identify relevant studies by employing the following keywords: "artificial intelligence," "machine learning," "deep learning," "endodontic," "root canal treatment," and "radiography." Ultimately, 71 studies that addressed the application of AI in endodontics were selected.

Results: Numerous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of AI applications in endodontics. These uses encompass the identification of root fractures and periapical lesions, assessment of working length, investigation of root canal system anatomy, prediction of retreatment success, and evaluation of dental pulp stem cell viability.

Conclusion: AI technology is poised to advance aspects of endodontics including scheduling, patient care, management of drug-drug interactions, prognostic diagnosis, and the emerging area of robotic endodontic surgery. AI methods have demonstrated accuracy and precision in the identification, assessment, and prediction of diseases. Thus, AI can significantly improve endodontic diagnosis and treatment, increasing the overall efficacy of endodontic therapy.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; Deep Learning; Endodontics; Radiography.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: None

Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1. Fundamental components of artificial intelligence systems.
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Fig. 2. Applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in endodontics.
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Fig. 3. Overview of the artificial intelligence (AI) hierarchy and its principal applications in dentistry. CAD/CAM: computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing.
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