Artificial Intelligence In Dentistry: Transforming Oral Surgical Planning And Patient Management
AI; Dentistry; Oral surgical planning; Patient management; Digital dentistry
Authors:AbstractArtificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as an important technological advancement in dentistry, contributing to improvements in diagnosis, oral surgical planning, treatment efficiency, and patient management. The integration of AI-assisted systems in dental practice has enhanced clinical precision and supported evidence-based decision-making. The present study aimed to assess the awareness, perception, and acceptance of AI in oral surgical planning and patient management among dental professionals. A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted among 80 participants, including dental practitioners, oral surgeons, and postgraduate dental students. Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire distributed through online and offline modes. The questionnaire included demographic details and Likert scale-based questions related to awareness of AI, oral surgical planning, patient management, and challenges associated with AI adoption. The collected data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel with descriptive and inferential statistical methods. The study findings demonstrated generally positive awareness and perception regarding AI applications in dentistry. Most participants agreed that AI improves diagnostic accuracy, treatment planning, implant placement precision, patient communication, and record management. However, challenges such as high implementation cost, lack of technical expertise, and data privacy concerns were identified as major barriers to AI adoption. AI has significant potential to improve oral healthcare by enhancing clinical efficiency, surgical precision, and patient-centered care. Increased professional training and technological support are necessary for successful integration of AI in dentistry. 1. INTRODUCTION In the medical field, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a significant breakthrough in technology and is now having a great impact on today's dentistry. AI is the application of computer systems that can learn, reason, interpret and analyze information, and make clinical decisions, which traditionally were the work of humans. Within dentistry, AI-driven technologies are increasingly employed to increase the precision of diagnosis, treatment planning, efficiency of workflow and patient management [2]. The pace at which digital dentistry has evolved has helped to push forward the integration of AI in various dental fields. Radiographic interpretation, disease detection, implantology, orthodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery are areas where AI is increasingly being employed in the dental field. These technologies help physicians to efficiently process vast amounts of medical data, while minimizing the risk of diagnostic and procedural error [2]. Moreover, the fusion of AI, robotics, 3D printing, and virtual surgical planning has revolutionized the field of oral health and surgical practices [3]. AI has brought a number of advancements that have enhanced the accuracy and predictability of dental treatments. The application of AI techniques, including •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ejprd.org - Published by Riset Publishing Services LLC
02.05.2025
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