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ReviewMedical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research2025

Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry: A Narrative Review of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications.

Sizhe Gao, Xianyun Wang, Zhuoheng Xia, Huicong Zhang, Jun Yu, Fan Yang

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Review in Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 28 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Sizhe GaoDepartment of Stomatology, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Xianyun WangSchool of Computer Science and Technology, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Zhuoheng XiaDepartment of Stomatology, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Huicong ZhangCenter for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Stomatology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Jun YuSchool of Computer Science and Technology, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Fan YangDepartment of Stomatology, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Advancements in digital and precision medicine have fostered the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) applications, including machine learning, artificial neural networks (ANN), and deep learning, within the field of dentistry, particularly in imaging diagnosis and treatment. This review examines the progress of AI across various domains of dentistry, focusing on its role in enhancing diagnostics and optimizing treatment for oral diseases such as endodontic disease, periodontal disease, oral implantology, orthodontics, prosthodontic treatment, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Additionally, it discusses the emerging opportunities and challenges associated with these technologies. The findings indicate that AI can be effectively utilized in numerous aspects of oral healthcare, including prevention, early screening, accurate diagnosis, treatment plan design assistance, treatment execution, follow-up monitoring, and prognosis assessment. However, notable challenges persist, including issues related to inaccurate data annotation, limited capability for fine-grained feature expression, a lack of universally applicable models, potential biases in learning algorithms, and legal risks pertaining to medical malpractice and data privacy breaches. Looking forward, future research is expected to concentrate on overcoming these challenges to enhance the accuracy and applicability of AI in diagnosing and treating oral diseases. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of AI in dentistry and to identify pathways for its effective integration into clinical practice.

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Artificial IntelligenceDentistryDeep LearningHumansMachine LearningNeural Networks, Computer

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PMID40195079
PMCPMC11992950

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