Use of AI in dental prosthodontics
Investigators may have identified trends and opportunities in the use of artificial intelligence models to assist in the planning and preparation of dental prosthetics, according to a systematic review published in Medical Science Monitor.
The investigators used January 2012 to January 2024 data from the Web of Science, ScienceDirect, PubMed and Cochrane Library to analyze 30 studies reporting on the applications and performance of AI in dental prosthodontics.
They found that just under 20% of the studies had a low risk of bias. The investigators identified dental charting, tooth shade selection, automated restoration design, mapping of the preparation finishing line, manufacturing casting optimization, prediction of facial changes in patients with removable prostheses and removable partial denture design as areas in which AI has already shown efficacy.
However, because of the high risk of bias in over 50% of the studies, more rigorous studies may be needed to validate whether AI may be effectively utilized in these areas.
Read more: Medical Science Monitor
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