Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry

This groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive exploration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Dentistry, providing dental professionals, researchers, and students with a thorough understanding of how AI is revolutionizing oral healthcare. Covering everything from diagnostic support to predictive analytics, the book bridges the gap between technical innovation and clinical application.

With in-depth insights into AI applications across all major dental specialties—Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Orthodontics, and more—this book provides readers with a solid foundation in Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN). It includes cutting-edge topics like 3D and bioprinting, image processing, and AI-assisted dental education, along with a critical examination of ethical and medico-legal aspects.

Designed to empower clinicians and researchers, this resource highlights evidence-based AI applications, explores future perspectives, and equips readers to lead the integration of AI into modern dental practice.

Key Features

• Extensive Coverage of AI Applications in Dentistry
  Learn how AI supports the diagnosis and treatment of:
• Dental caries, periodontal bone loss, impacted teeth, periapical lesions,
• Crown/root fractures, root and canal morphology, TMJ disorders,
• Obstructive sleep apnea, oral mucosal lesions, and more.
• Specialty-Wide Integration
  Detailed chapters on AI in:
• Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
• Implantology
• Endodontics
• Restorative Dentistry
• Prosthodontics
• Periodontics
• Oral Surgery
• Orthodontics
• Technical and Practical Insights
  Covers the foundations and applications of:
• Machine Learning (ML)
• Deep Learning (DL)
• Artificial Neural Networks (ANN)
  Including case-based approaches and imaging diagnostics.
• Advanced AI Topics
  Exploration of:
• 3D printing and bioprinting in dentistry
• Image segmentation, reconstruction, and enhancement
• Working length determination and tooth eruption prediction
• AI in Dental Education and Pandemic Response
• Application of AI tools in dental learning environments
• Role of AI during the COVID-19 pandemic in diagnosis and workflow optimization
• Medico-Legal and Ethical Considerations
  Critical evaluation of ethical challenges, limitations, data privacy, and legal responsibilities surrounding the use of AI in dental practice.
• Evidence-Based and Research-Backed Content
  Includes scientific studies, clinical trials, and practical case applications, reinforcing the validity and safety of AI use in dentistry.
• Future Directions and Innovation
  Insight into emerging trends, the evolving role of AI, and how dental professionals can prepare for and shape the future of AI-enhanced dental care.