Dentistry AI !? What’s next?
While others are still diagnosing, we must move forward
Abstract
Dentistry AI !? What’s next?and what should we do?
Recently, my team and I have been discussing the future of AI in dentistry. Most of the cases are now diagnostic, and we are all striving for accuracy, but is this enough?At this stage, practically speaking, if a trained dentist, this is a necessary skill for them, the main difference is the use of AI to assist them in diagnostic errors or omissions, but the dental profession, the main treatment is still in the dentist, you need to do it with your hands (which is the main reason why AI can not replace the doctor’s work - at least for the time being), but is it enough?But is this enough?We still have to think about all the possibilities of the future.
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Fig 1: Calculating Percentage Bone Loss (PBL) to Prevent Gingival Recession
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Solution: The percentage of bone loss is calculated from the images to detect signs of periodontal disease and provide timely treatment.
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Fig 2: Monitoring apical lesions to avoid spreading the infection
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Solution: Detect abnormal lesions in the apical region and prompt root canal treatment or apical surgery is performed to control infection and protect the health of surrounding tissues
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Fig 3: Detection of caries and prevention of dental defects
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Solution: Early caries or hidden caries are detected by imaging and treated with timely fillings, combined with fluoride application and a healthy diet to prevent further damage.
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Fig 4: Monitoring of furcation involvements to protect tooth stability
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Solution: Finding bone loss in the area of root and performing deep scaling, bone regeneration or periodontal surgery to avoid loosening and loss of multiple teeth
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Fig 5: Identifies denticles, reduces treatment complexity
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Solution: Regular monitoring of the location and impact of dentin vesicles to plan root canal treatment programs in advance to prevent blockage of the pulp chamber or spread of infection
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Fig 6: Removes calculus and prevents periodontitis.
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Solution: Periodontitis is prevented by monitoring calculus deposits through imaging and regular ultrasonic cleanings combined with proper brushing and flossing.
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Fig 7: Restoration of chipped teeth to protect the integrity of the dentition
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Solution: Chipped teeth are repaired promptly after discovery to avoid further damage or pulp exposure, and braces are recommended for nighttime teeth grinding patients to protect their teeth.
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Fig 8: Monitoring of abscess to control the risk of infection
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Solution: Detecting early signs of internal or external resorption and taking measures such as restorations or root canal treatments to avoid further damage to the tooth structure
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Fig 9: Monitoring of peri-implantitis to prolong the life of implants
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Solution: Peri-implant bone density changes and signs of inflammation are monitored by imaging, and plaque and stones are removed in time to manage peri-implant inflammation in conjunction with surgical or pharmacologic treatments.
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Fig 10: Preventing root hypercementosis and minimizing the difficulty of extractions
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Solution: Imaging reveals excessive bone growth at the root of the tooth, planning ahead for orthodontic treatment or extraction protocols to minimize treatment complications and protect the health of surrounding tissues.
Conclusion
Dentistry has a very wide range of specialties, and whatever the future holds for AI in dentistry, there are bound to be even more ahead-of-the-curve innovations to come.
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