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ArticleDental press journal of orthodontics2026

Clinical decisions in Orthodontics using x-ray-based images and artificial intelligence approaches: a scoping review.

Pedro Henrique José de Oliveira, João Roberto Gonçalves, Luiz Gonzaga Gandini Júnior, Julianna de Oliveira Lima Parizotto, Michelle Sousa Oliveira, Renata Mayumi Kato, Karine Evangelista, Lucia Helena Soares Cevidanes, Jonas Bianchi

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Article in Dental press journal of orthodontics, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Pedro Henrique José de OliveiraSão Paulo State University, Dental School, Department of Morphology, Genetics, Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry (Araraquara/SP, Brazil).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0422-5149
João Roberto GonçalvesSão Paulo State University, Dental School, Department of Morphology, Genetics, Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry (Araraquara/SP, Brazil).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4935-2256
Luiz Gonzaga Gandini JúniorSão Paulo State University, Dental School, Department of Morphology, Genetics, Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry (Araraquara/SP, Brazil).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8656-6010
Julianna de Oliveira Lima ParizottoSão Paulo State University, Dental School, Department of Morphology, Genetics, Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry (Araraquara/SP, Brazil).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5557-4333
Michelle Sousa OliveiraSão Paulo State University, Dental School, Department of Morphology, Genetics, Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry (Araraquara/SP, Brazil).ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0006-8984-2635
Renata Mayumi KatoSão Paulo State University, Dental School, Department of Morphology, Genetics, Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry (Araraquara/SP, Brazil).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7806-1167
Karine EvangelistaFederal University of Goiás, Dental School, Department of Orthodontics (Goiânia/GO, Brazil).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0258-9739
Lucia Helena Soares CevidanesUniversity of Michigan, Dental School, Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry (Michigan, USA).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9786-2253
Jonas BianchiSão Paulo State University, Dental School, Department of Morphology, Genetics, Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry (Araraquara/SP, Brazil).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3749-0918

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionArtificial intelligence (AI) in health has increased its applications over the last years. The large amount of data available due to the improvement of data storage and digital exams provided better knowledge in treatment planning and opened new possibilities of applications of AI in Orthodontics' diagnosis and treatment planning.

objectiveThe aim of this scoping review was to examine when AI models enhance the clinical decision-making process in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning, with a focus on the utilization of X-ray-based imaging.

methodsIndividual eletronic search strategies were developed and conducted on PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Web fo Science, Embase, Lilacs, and Cochrane Library (only English language articles published from January 2000 to October 20, 2021), aiming for relevant studies that met the eligibility criteria.

results12 studies were included, categorized in 5 different groups: Orthognathic surgery, Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) osteoarthritis, skeletal pattern, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and skeletal maturation/development. Most of the AI models used were Deep Learning (DL) based and the X-ray image that was most used was lateral radiographs.

conclusionIntegrating AI into clinical practice will likely continue to evolve, enhancing treatment planning in selective cases. The best applications were over TMJ osteoarthritis, skeletal maturation, and classification, OSA, and the need for orthognathic surgery.

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Artificial IntelligenceClinical Decision-MakingOrthodonticsHumansOsteoarthritisPatient Care PlanningSleep Apnea, ObstructiveTemporomandibular Joint Disorders

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PMCPMC12788498

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