Predicting ectopic eruptions with AI

Artificial intelligence models may be effective at predicting ectopic eruptions.

In a study published in the Journal of Dentistry, researchers used a multistage deep-learning network to determine the potential for ectopic eruptions in permanent teeth. They reviewed 1,576 anonymous panoramic radiographs of pediatric patients aged six to 12 years, categorized the images into two groups — normal or ectopic eruption — and trained the AI models with expert diagnoses.

The researchers found that the models were accurate at tooth segmentation and effective at classifying dental development stages. Further, compared with three dentist evaluations, the model demonstrated a greater specificity and accuracy in identifying ectopic tooth eruptions than one of the dentists and a similar specificity and accuracy to the other two dentists.

The findings indicated that AI models could help predict ectopic eruptions and allow for earlier prevention and treatment.

Read more: Journal of Dentistry

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