Prospects of artificial intelligence in dentistry

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms have many
purposes in dentistry, including:
1. Disease diagnosis and risk prediction
2. Radiological imaging analysis
3. Personal treatment advice
4. Drug discovery and development
5. Analysis of electronic health records
6. Clinical decision support systems
7. Prognosis and outcome prediction
8. Remote monitoring and teledentistry.
AI algorithms can analyze patient data, dental images,
and medical history to assist dentists in diagnosing
conditions and planning treatments. This can help in
identifying issues such as dental caries, periodontal
disease, and dental anomalies and in creating
personalized treatment plans for patients.[1]
AI models offer various opportunities for applications
in dentistry, including:
1. Image recognition algorithms: These algorithms
can analyze dental images such as radiographs,
computed tomography (CT) scans, and intraoral
images to assist in the detection and analysis of
dental conditions, as well as in the segmentation
and measurement of dental structures. These
algorithms use machine learning and deep learning
techniques to analyze and interpret visual data,
allowing the computer to recognize objects,
patterns, and features within an image[2]
2. Natural language processing: Natural language
processing (NLP) algorithms can be used to
analyze and interpret electronic health records,
patient notes, and other textual data related to
dental care. It also offers symptom classification,
chat systems for patients, or professional support
in clinical documentation[3]
3. Machine learning algorithms: These algorithms
may be used to develop personalized treatment
plans, predict treatment outcomes, image
analysis and interpretation, risk assessment and
predictive analysis, provide evidence‑based
treatment recommendations, and improve clinical
decision‑making in dentistry[4]
4. Robotics and automation: AI algorithms can be
applied to control robotic devices for tasks such as
dental surgery, tooth restoration, and other dental
procedures. Robotic systems adaptable to complex
anatomical variations and advanced AI algorithms
are capable of multimodal patient data analysis for
more precise treatment planning[5]
5. Virtual assistants and chatbots: AI algorithms can
be used to create virtual assistants and chatbots that
can provide information, answer patient queries,
and schedule appointments in dental practices. It
was shown that the medical information in the
field of orthognathic surgery provided through
chatbots is high quality[6]
6. Predictive analytics: AI algorithms can analyze
large datasets to identify patterns and trends, which
can help in predicting the likelihood of certain
dental conditions or treatment outcomes. This can
aid in preventive care and early intervention
7. Personalized treatment planning: AI algorithms
can analyze patient data to develop personalized
treatment plans, recommend medications, and
suggest lifestyle changes for better oral health.
In clinical practice, AI is applied in three main
categories: diagnosis, treatment planning, and
follow‑up. Each category can benefit from several
algorithms, as briefly mentioned below.

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Abbasali Khademi: Pubmed,Google Scholar