A Pilot Investigation Into the Use of Teledentistry and Artificial Intelligence to Assess Dental Erosion in Competitive Swimmers

IF 1.7 Q3 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE

Clinical and Experimental Dental Research Pub Date : 2024-11-07 DOI:10.1002/cre2.70018

Jacopo Lanzetti, Federica Ferrati, Lorenzo Pavone, Federico Mussano

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Abstract

Objective

The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of dental erosion in competitive swimmers using teledentistry and artificial intelligence.

Materials and Methods

An opportunistic sample of 20 competitive swimmers was recruited. The participants reported that they carried out an average of 2.40 h of training per day, 4.45 days per week. Data gathering was carried out remotely. The subjects completed a digital questionnaire and uploaded three photos of their mouth. Intraoral photographs were analyzed using the “Intact-Tooth” application to assess dental erosion. A statistical analysis was carried out to verify a possible correlation between the collected data.

Results

The average calculated Basic Erosive Wear Examination (BEWE) index was 13.95, and 11 subjects (55%) had a severe BEWE (≥ 14). More than 40% of the participants disagreed about having social issues related to tooth hypersensitivity. Considering only subjects with a severe total BEWE value, we have observed an indirect correlation between the degree of dental erosion and diet (Pearson coefficient r = −0.57), whereas a direct correlation was observed between dental erosion and age (r = 0.493) and between BEWE and weekly training hours (r = 0.217).

Conclusions

Because of their lifestyle, competitive swimmers can be considered at a higher risk of developing dental erosion. In this context, teledentistry and AI tools can be effectively used to intercept those at the highest risk and prevent the occurrence of conditions.

Summary

Dental erosion assessment in competitive swimmers using teledentistry and AI.

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使用远程牙科和人工智能评估竞技游泳运动员牙齿腐蚀情况的试点调查。

研究目的研究旨在利用远程齿科技术和人工智能评估竞技游泳运动员牙蚀症的患病率：研究对象为 20 名游泳运动员。据参与者称，他们平均每天进行 2.40 小时的训练，每周训练 4.45 天。数据收集以远程方式进行。受试者填写了一份数字问卷，并上传了三张口腔照片。使用 "Intact-Tooth "应用程序对口内照片进行分析，以评估牙蚀情况。为了验证收集到的数据之间可能存在的相关性，我们进行了统计分析：计算得出的基本侵蚀磨损检查（BEWE）平均指数为 13.95，11 名受试者（55%）的基本侵蚀磨损检查指数严重（≥ 14）。超过 40% 的受试者不同意存在与牙齿过敏有关的社会问题。仅考虑到总 BEWE 值严重的受试者，我们观察到牙齿腐蚀程度与饮食之间存在间接相关性（皮尔逊系数 r = -0.57），而牙齿腐蚀与年龄之间存在直接相关性（r = 0.493），BEWE 与每周训练时间之间存在直接相关性（r = 0.217）：结论：由于生活方式的原因，竞技游泳运动员患牙蚀症的风险较高。结论：由于竞技游泳运动员的生活方式，可以认为他们患牙蚀症的风险较高。在这种情况下，可以有效利用远程牙科检查和人工智能工具来拦截高风险人群，并预防牙蚀症的发生。

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Clinical and Experimental Dental Research DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE-

CiteScore

3.30

自引率

5.60%

发文量

165

审稿时长

26 weeks

期刊介绍： Clinical and Experimental Dental Research aims to provide open access peer-reviewed publications of high scientific quality representing original clinical, diagnostic or experimental work within all disciplines and fields of oral medicine and dentistry. The scope of Clinical and Experimental Dental Research comprises original research material on the anatomy, physiology and pathology of oro-facial, oro-pharyngeal and maxillofacial tissues, and functions and dysfunctions within the stomatognathic system, and the epidemiology, aetiology, prevention, diagnosis, prognosis and therapy of diseases and conditions that have an effect on the homeostasis of the mouth, jaws, and closely associated structures, as well as the healing and regeneration and the clinical aspects of replacement of hard and soft tissues with biomaterials, and the rehabilitation of stomatognathic functions. Studies that bring new knowledge on how to advance health on the individual or public health levels, including interactions between oral and general health and ill-health are welcome.