Int J Stomatol

Int J Stomatol ›› 2025, Vol. 52 ›› Issue (5): 572-578.doi: 10.7518/gjkq.2025087

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Research progress of artificial intelligence in root canal therapy

Chaoying Lin(),Lan Zhang,Dingming Huang()   

  1. State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Cariology and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
  • Received:2024-08-30 Revised:2024-11-11 Online:2025-09-01 Published:2025-08-27
  • Contact: Dingming Huang E-mail:cylin_2018@163.com;dingminghuang@163.com
  • Supported by:
    Research and Develop Program, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University(LCYJ-MS-202304)

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Abstract:

Root canal therapy is one of the most effective treatments for pulp and periapical diseases, which is capable of controlling pulp and periapical inflammation, promoting apical lesion healing, and preserving natural teeth. Artificial intelligence (AI) can process medical images and clinical data efficiently and accurately, presenting significant potential for promoting the development of stomatology. This article briefly introduces the research progress of AI in root canal therapy, focusing on the following aspects: pre-treatment root canal morphology recognition, case difficulty assessment, decision-making for root canal retreatment, intraoperative working length determination interpretation of root canal filling films, and postoperative prognosis prediction. This article provides a certain reference for future development.

Key words: artificial intelligence, root canal therapy, deep learning

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  • R781.05

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