TY - JOUR
T1 - In the Contemporary Era of Artificial Intelligence, the Trajectory of Orthodontics
T2 - Past and Future Perspectives–A Narrative Review
AU - Tahir, Kanza
AU - Abul Barakaat, Afeefa
AU - Fida, Mubassar
AU - Sukhia, Rashna Hoshang
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 The Author(s). Published with license by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
PY - 2024
Y1 - 2024
N2 - Objective: To explore the evolution of orthodontics with the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), highlighting past achievements and future directions in diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient engagement. Methods: A review of the literature was conducted to examine the historical progression of orthodontics, with a specific focus on the transformative role of AI. Key areas of focus include diagnostic accuracy, virtual surgical planning, and teledentistry. The review also discusses the clinical and non-clinical applications of AI in orthodontics and the challenges faced in its widespread adoption. Results: AI has significantly improved diagnostic precision through automated cephalometric analyses. Personalized treatment planning and AI-driven virtual simulations have optimized orthognathic surgery. AI tools enhance patient communication and engagement through virtual assistants and telemedicine platforms. Challenges such as data security, ethical concerns, and financial barriers limit AI's seamless integration into orthodontics. Conclusion: AI is revolutionizing orthodontics, enhancing diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient experience. Despite significant advancements, the integration of AI requires careful consideration of ethical, financial, and data security issues to ensure responsible and sustainable use in the field.
AB - Objective: To explore the evolution of orthodontics with the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), highlighting past achievements and future directions in diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient engagement. Methods: A review of the literature was conducted to examine the historical progression of orthodontics, with a specific focus on the transformative role of AI. Key areas of focus include diagnostic accuracy, virtual surgical planning, and teledentistry. The review also discusses the clinical and non-clinical applications of AI in orthodontics and the challenges faced in its widespread adoption. Results: AI has significantly improved diagnostic precision through automated cephalometric analyses. Personalized treatment planning and AI-driven virtual simulations have optimized orthognathic surgery. AI tools enhance patient communication and engagement through virtual assistants and telemedicine platforms. Challenges such as data security, ethical concerns, and financial barriers limit AI's seamless integration into orthodontics. Conclusion: AI is revolutionizing orthodontics, enhancing diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient experience. Despite significant advancements, the integration of AI requires careful consideration of ethical, financial, and data security issues to ensure responsible and sustainable use in the field.
KW - Artificial Intelligence
KW - diagnostic precision
KW - ethical considerations
KW - orthodontics
KW - patient engagement
KW - teledentistry
KW - virtual surgical planning
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U2 - 10.1080/19424396.2024.2400420
DO - 10.1080/19424396.2024.2400420
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85205457433
SN - 1043-2256
VL - 52
JO - Journal of the California Dental Association
JF - Journal of the California Dental Association
IS - 1
M1 - 2400420
ER -