Self-monitoring of Oral Health Using Smartphone Selfie Powered by Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Preventive Dentistry.

IF 1.4 4区医学 Q3 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE

Oral health & preventive dentistry Pub Date : 2024-09-23 DOI:10.3290/j.ohpd.b5758200

Reinhard Chun-Wang Chau, Khaing Myat Thu, Richard Tai-Chiu Hsung, Colman McGrath, Walter Yu-Hang Lam

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Abstract

Purpose: With the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry, it is feasible to self-monitor oral health using Oral Health AI Advisors (OHAI Advisors). This technological advancement offers the potential for early detection of oral diseases and facilitates early prevention. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of OHAI Advisors as a tool in preventive dentistry for the general population.

Materials and methods: Standardised searches were performed and screened across four electronic databases. The primary outcomes were changes in clinical and behavioural measures, and evidence was synthesised. The quality of the included studies was assessed.

Results: The initial search identified 1639 articles, 64 full texts were reviewed, and four studies were included in the analyses. Qualitative synthesis revealed that short-term use of OHAI Advisors, for up to 6 months, statistically significantly reduced plaque and gingival index scores. Combining OHAI Advisors with verbal counseling enhanced their effectiveness. No studies investigated effects on oral health awareness, behavioural changes, or adherence to regular practice. The risk of bias in the included studies was moderate to low.

Conclusion: OHAI Advisors appear to be effective for short-term oral hygiene maintenance. Further research is necessary to determine the preventive capability, focusing on assessing long-term outcomes on oral health and any changes in oral health behaviour.

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使用人工智能智能手机自拍进行口腔健康自我监测：对预防性口腔医学的影响。

目的：随着人工智能（AI）在牙科领域的应用日益广泛，使用口腔健康人工智能顾问（OHAI Advisors）自我监测口腔健康是可行的。这一技术进步为早期发现口腔疾病和促进早期预防提供了可能。本系统性综述旨在评估口腔健康人工智能顾问作为普通人群预防性牙科治疗工具的有效性：在四个电子数据库中进行了标准化搜索和筛选。主要结果是临床和行为测量的变化，并对证据进行了综合。对纳入研究的质量进行了评估：初步检索发现了 1639 篇文章，审查了 64 篇全文，并将四项研究纳入分析。定性综述显示，短期使用奥海平面顾问长达 6 个月，在统计学上显著降低了牙菌斑和牙龈指数评分。将 OHAI 顾问与口头咨询相结合可增强其效果。没有研究调查了对口腔健康意识、行为改变或坚持定期练习的影响。纳入研究的偏倚风险为中低：结论：OHAI 顾问似乎对短期口腔卫生维护很有效。有必要开展进一步研究，以确定其预防能力，重点是评估对口腔健康的长期影响以及口腔健康行为的任何改变。

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Oral health & preventive dentistry DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE-

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3.00

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>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Clinicians, general practitioners, teachers, researchers, and public health administrators will find this journal an indispensable source of essential, timely information about scientific progress in the fields of oral health and the prevention of caries, periodontal diseases, oral mucosal diseases, and dental trauma. Central topics, including oral hygiene, oral epidemiology, oral health promotion, and public health issues, are covered in peer-reviewed articles such as clinical and basic science research reports; reviews; invited focus articles, commentaries, and guest editorials; and symposium, workshop, and conference proceedings.