Artificial Intelligence in the Diagnostics of Dental Diseases, 2nd Edition

A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 758

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Department of Orthodontics and Oral Facial Genetics, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
Interests: artificial intelligence; machine learning; clinical decision support systems; orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning
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Dear Colleagues,

After a successful first edition of the Special Issue “Artificial Intelligence in the Diagnostics of Dental Disease” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/diagnostics/special_issues/A727S78Y7L), we are pleased to announce a second edition.

Recent developments in artificial intelligence and machine learning have created infinite new opportunities for humanity in almost all aspects of life.  However, the sudden surge in AI applications has created a cacophony of supporters and detractors, making it difficult to differentiate between the advantages and disadvantages of such systems, as well as their associated risks. Nevertheless, AI is here to stay, and it is up to scientists to determine the best practices for using it while minimizing risks. Therefore, in every discipline, those who have ethical responsibility should conduct high-quality scientific research.

​AI has the potential to significantly improve the accuracy and speed of dental disease diagnosis, leading to earlier interventions and better outcomes for patients. Among many applications, AI can analyze images from dental scans, X-rays and other imaging techniques to identify signs of dental diseases, such as cavities, fractures or periodontal diseases. Moreover, AI can recognize patterns of dental diseases in large datasets, identifying commonalities between patients with similar dental conditions. AI can also analyze a patient's dental health history and use these data to predict their likelihood of developing certain dental conditions in the future. AI can provide decision support to dental professionals, offering recommendations for treatment plans based on patient data and best practices. I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to contribute to the growing field of AI in the diagnosis of dental diseases.

Dr. Hakan Turkkahraman
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Keywords

  • artificial intelligence
  • machine learning
  • neural networks
  • dental diseases
  • clinical decision support systems
  • medical diagnosis

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Hybrid CNN-Transformer Model for Accurate Impacted Tooth Detection in Panoramic Radiographs
by Deniz Bora Küçük, Andaç Imak, Salih Taha Alperen Özçelik, Adalet Çelebi, Muammer Türkoğlu, Abdulkadir Sengur and Deepika Koundal
Diagnostics 2025, 15(3), 244; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics15030244 - 22 Jan 2025
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Background/Objectives: The integration of digital imaging technologies in dentistry has revolutionized diagnostic and treatment practices, with panoramic radiographs playing a crucial role in detecting impacted teeth. Manual interpretation of these images is time consuming and error prone, highlighting the need for automated, accurate [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: The integration of digital imaging technologies in dentistry has revolutionized diagnostic and treatment practices, with panoramic radiographs playing a crucial role in detecting impacted teeth. Manual interpretation of these images is time consuming and error prone, highlighting the need for automated, accurate solutions. This study proposes an artificial intelligence (AI)-based model for detecting impacted teeth in panoramic radiographs, aiming to enhance accuracy and reliability. Methods: The proposed model combines YOLO (You Only Look Once) and RT-DETR (Real-Time Detection Transformer) models to leverage their strengths in real-time object detection and learning long-range dependencies, respectively. The integration is further optimized with the Weighted Boxes Fusion (WBF) algorithm, where WBF parameters are tuned using Bayesian optimization. A dataset of 407 labeled panoramic radiographs was used to evaluate the model’s performance. Results: The model achieved a mean average precision (mAP) of 98.3% and an F1 score of 96%, significantly outperforming individual models and other combinations. The results were expressed through key performance metrics, such as mAP and F1 scores, which highlight the model’s balance between precision and recall. Visual and numerical analyses demonstrated superior performance, with enhanced sensitivity and minimized false positive rates. Conclusions: This study presents a scalable and reliable AI-based solution for detecting impacted teeth in panoramic radiographs, offering substantial improvements in diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. The proposed model has potential for widespread application in clinical dentistry, reducing manual workload and error rates. Future research will focus on expanding the dataset and further refining the model’s generalizability. Full article
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