In recent years, a lot of health tech companies have tried their best in order to find applications of AI in dentistry.
What are the current applications of Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry at the moment in different Specialties?
Artificial Intelligence in Dental Radiology and Diagnostics
Currently, the main focus of using AI in dentistry is for analyzing dental X-rays and images. This enables early detection of cavities, calculus, periapical radiolucencies, and periodontal bone loss and does the marking for better education.
Artificial Intelligence in Prosthodontics
AI-driven smile designing is getting attention among aesthetic dentists and prosthodontics. It is being used for Treatment Planning and Design in prosthodontics.
AI-powered CAD CAM systems like Dentibird allow the designing of precise dental prosthetics in the shortest amount of time and with ease. AI predicts treatment outcomes, helping prosthodontists enhance patient engagement and education.
Artificial Intelligence in Orthodontics
Automatic landmark tracing and Cephalometric Analysis is the most common example of use of AI in the field of orthodontics . There are multiple AI platforms on the internet, that are providing this service like CephX. Although their accuracy cannot be verified at the moment. These platforms are not only offering X-ray interpretation features but complete management of patient data for the entire treatment duration with perky features like automatically comparing pre and post-treatment photos etc.
Artificial Intelligence in Periodontics
AI is being used to streamline the periodontal data, it allows quick access to relevant information for treatment planning and follow-up care. Progression of periodontal diseases can now be predicted automatically by analyzing historical patient data. AI can also be used to evaluate various risk factors to assess an individual’s susceptibility to periodontal diseases. AI algorithms is currently being used to detect bone loss by multiple health tech companies.
Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Dentistry
Artificial intelligence (AI) is also being used in pediatric dentistry for early detection of dental caries and other problems. Overjet for Kids by OverjetAI is the most prominent example of clinical use of AI in paediatric dentistry.
Artificial Intelligence in Practice Management
AI is also being used in administration of dental practices. Smart scheduling systems use AI to schedule and manage appointments. Additionally, AI-driven LLM & NLP-based chatbots and virtual assistants are also available to provide patients with instant responses to common queries & complaints and valuable information on post-dental treatment care.
Conclusion
From diagnostics to personalized treatment plans, AI is being used to provide maximum benefit to the patients and dentists alike. From our perspective even though AI promises enhanced efficiency and patient-centered care, it still needs time to be tested and improved in this complex field of dentistry.