Dental Radiography and Imaging

External reference: https://openalex.org/T11363

  1. Salivary fingerprinting and neural network identified high-risk periodontitis in diabetes
    Lightweight neural networks analyze salivary metabolics via mass spectrometry to screen for periodontitis and diabetes, achieving 91.9% accuracy with minimal computational resources for clinical.
  2. Fused deep learning classified early enamel caries with high accuracy
    Deep learning framework with quantum-inspired feature fusion achieves 99.33% accuracy for automated enamel caries classification in intraoral photographs with visual explainability.
  3. Multimodal imaging supports orthodontic diagnosis and collaborative oral care
    Multimodal imaging fusion enhances orthodontic diagnostics and enables seamless collaboration among dental specialists through standardized data integration.
  4. Crestal bone loss varied by implant site preparation technique
    Prospective study comparing crestal bone loss around dental implants placed with conventional drilling, bone expansion, and ridge split techniques over 12-month follow-up.
  5. 3D interlocking miniplates improved bone density in mandibular fractures
    Split-mouth trial shows 3D interlocking miniplates produce faster bone healing and better nerve recovery than conventional plates for mandibular fractures near the mental foramen.
  6. Machine learning models classified TMJ disc displacement well on MRI
    Supervised machine learning models detect morphometric patterns of temporomandibular joint disc displacement on 3T MRI, potentially supporting radiologic assessment.
  7. Dental education should include AI competencies
    Explore a competency framework for integrating AI education into dental curricula, from foundational knowledge to clinical implementation and innovation across preclinical and clinical training.
  8. Periodontitis is associated with higher acute myocardial infarction risk
    Systematic review confirms periodontitis increases acute myocardial infarction risk by 84%, with radiographic bone loss showing strongest association independent of traditional cardiovascular factors.
  9. YOLOv12 detected many cephalometric landmarks within 2 mm
    YOLOv12-based automatic detection of cephalometric landmarks on lateral skull X-rays achieves 80.57% accuracy within 2 mm, matching human variability standards.
  10. Childhood mandibular myxoma presented with persistent trismus
    Case report of odontogenic myxoma in a 5-year-old presenting with trismus, demonstrating persistent functional impairment despite successful tumor removal and bone regeneration.
  11. Sagittal CBCT slices estimate facial recess size for cochlear implantation
    Sagittal cone-beam CT imaging enables reliable measurement of facial recess size for preoperative assessment in cochlear implantation, aligning with surgical perspective.
  12. AI enhancement may preserve low-dose CBCT image quality
    AI-based image processing maintained diagnostic quality in dental CBCT scans at 20% standard radiation dose, but not at 10% dose, with implications for reducing cumulative radiation exposure.
  13. Dental caries prevalence in first permanent molars is relatively high
    Global meta-analysis of 768,263 individuals reveals first permanent molar dental caries prevalence at 33%, with higher rates in Africa, Europe, and Latin America compared to Asia.
  14. Quantification of Craniofacial Growth Pattern Based on Deep Learning
    Deep learning framework quantifies craniofacial growth patterns and sexual dimorphism from cephalometric radiographs using automated feature extraction and saliency mapping without manual annotation.
  15. CBCT found varied premolar canal anatomy in Jordanian patients
    CBCT analysis of 800 maxillary premolars in Jordanian patients reveals diverse root and canal configurations, with Ahmed's classification capturing variations missed by Vertucci's system.
  16. Plate design changes scatter radiation and cell proliferation
    Study examines how titanium osteosynthesis plates alter radiation scatter in mandibular reconstruction, affecting cellular responses and treatment planning outcomes.
  17. Vision–language model improved pediatric dental disease classification
    Deep learning vision-language model for diagnosing pediatric dental diseases in panoramic radiographs, combining visual and textual information with 90% accuracy for caries and periapical.
  18. Third molar PDL visibility helped classify age at 21
    Study assesses periodontal ligament visibility in third molars for forensic age estimation at the 21-year legal threshold in Turkish population using ROC analysis.
  19. Intercapillary distance modeled as a tissue denitrogenation regulator
    Theoretical perfusion model using intercapillary distance to regulate tissue denitrogenation rates across compartments, with applications to decompression protocols and DCS risk assessment.
  20. Deep learning improved classification of jaw fibro-osseous lesions
    Deep learning model using ResNet-50 classifies fibro-osseous jaw lesions from histology images with 86% accuracy, outperforming pathologists in differentiating fibrous dysplasia, cemento-ossifying.