Giorgia Lanzaretti, Maria E Bizzoca, Francesca Pilati, Matteo Fuin, Giorgia Matteazzi, Eleonora Lo Muzio, Francesca Zotti
{"title":"Esthetic smile rehabilitation with direct composite veneers: a narrative review with a practical explanation of the technique.","authors":"Giorgia Lanzaretti, Maria E Bizzoca, Francesca Pilati, Matteo Fuin, Giorgia Matteazzi, Eleonora Lo Muzio, Francesca Zotti","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.25.05161-7","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S2724-6329.25.05161-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Social relationships, self-esteem, and one's own view are all greatly impacted by smile aesthetics. Smile harmony can be upset by abnormalities like peg-shaped lateral incisors, which leads patients to look for the least invasive yet effective cosmetic procedures. Direct composite veneers are a conservative way to improve your appearance without requiring a lot of dental preparation. This research investigates clinical application, material improvements, and overall patient satisfaction of direct composite veneers in the context of esthetic smile rehabilitation. The outcomes of recent research on direct composite veneers, with an emphasis on minimally invasive cosmetic rehabilitation methods, are summarized in this narrative overview of the literature. Through extensive searches in PubMed, Scopus, and ScienceDirect, studies were chosen using keywords like \"direct composite veneers,\" \"esthetic restoration,\" and \"minimally invasive dentistry.\" The inclusion of articles was determined by their applicability to patient satisfaction, clinical results, and composite material improvements. According to the review, direct composite veneers are a practical, affordable, and reversible substitute for porcelain veneers. Benefits include instant results, little tooth preparation, and the use of multilayer composite procedures to provide natural-looking results. Nevertheless, drawbacks like staining vulnerability, decreased durability, and upkeep needs highlight the necessity of cautious patient selection. Direct composite veneers are becoming more and more feasible for long-term aesthetic solutions because to recent developments in composite resins, such as nanohybrid and nanofilled technologies, which have improved their polishability, durability, and color stability. Direct composite veneers are a good choice for those looking for a customizable, minimally intrusive method of improving the appearance of their smiles. Composite veneers are a useful and versatile option for improving appearance, even though they could need upkeep over time. To increase their lifetime and expand their use in cosmetic dentistry, more study on material advancements is necessary.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":" ","pages":"266-272"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143572989","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bashaer Abdulsahib Najim, Abeer Ghalib Abdulkhaliq, Mohammed Nahidh, Vincenzo Ronsivalle, Marco Cicciù, Giuseppe Minervini
{"title":"Evaluation of the microleakage of new bioactive restorative materials: a comparative in-vitro study.","authors":"Bashaer Abdulsahib Najim, Abeer Ghalib Abdulkhaliq, Mohammed Nahidh, Vincenzo Ronsivalle, Marco Cicciù, Giuseppe Minervini","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.04873-3","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.04873-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This in-vitro study aimes to compare the microleakage of different restorative materials namely EQUIA Forte (GC, Japan), Tetric Evoceram (Ivoclar Vivadent, Liechtenstein), and Activa BioACTIVE.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A standardized class V cavity has been created on the buccal surface of 40 sound premolar teeth. The cavity had the following measurements: 3 mm buccolingual height, 2 mm axial depth, and 4 mm mesiodistal width. The gingival margin was 1mm below the cementoenamel junction, whereas the coronal margin was on the enamel with cavosurface margins were butt joints all around. Four groups of teeth were restored according to the restorative materials. Under a stereomicroscope, the dye penetration test was used to measure the microleakage after thermocycling of the teeth. Data were compared using Kruskal-Wallis H and Mann-Whitney U Tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Occlusal and gingival margins did not show statistically significant differences among the four groups, but an intragroup analysis revealed a significant difference.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The type of restorative material did not appear to have a substantial impact on microleakage, according to the findings of the current investigation.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":" ","pages":"217-222"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141616851","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Giorgia V Lacasella, Maria E Bizzoca, Andrea Ballini, Valentina Borgia, Francesca A Prencipe, Fabiola DE Tullio, Lucia DE Biasi, Pasquale Cupelli, Marialessia Rignani, Elisabetta Dimauro, Michele A Karaboue
{"title":"The dentist's role in documenting and managing traumatic oral injuries: a narrative review of medico-legal implications.","authors":"Giorgia V Lacasella, Maria E Bizzoca, Andrea Ballini, Valentina Borgia, Francesca A Prencipe, Fabiola DE Tullio, Lucia DE Biasi, Pasquale Cupelli, Marialessia Rignani, Elisabetta Dimauro, Michele A Karaboue","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.25.05223-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S2724-6329.25.05223-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Traumatic oral injuries are frequently encountered in dental practice and may result from both accidental causes and intentional harm, including child abuse, intimate partner violence, and elder neglect. Dentists, due to their clinical expertise and regular patient contact, are often among the first healthcare providers to identify signs of non-accidental trauma. This narrative review explores the dentist's role in the detection, documentation, and medico-legal management of such injuries, particularly in the context of suspected abuse or neglect. A narrative review of relevant literature, clinical guidelines, and forensic protocols was conducted. Sources were selected based on their relevance to dental diagnosis, trauma recognition, medico-legal obligations, and interdisciplinary collaboration in suspected abuse cases. Certain injury patterns - such as contusions, lacerations, avulsions, and frenulum tears - especially in protected anatomical areas or with incongruent patient histories, may suggest inflicted trauma. Comprehensive clinical and photographic documentation is essential for legal and protective proceedings. Dentists must be familiar with mandatory reporting laws and recognize their legal responsibilities. Forensic odontologists contribute valuable expertise by providing objective injury analysis and supporting legal investigations. Multidisciplinary collaboration with pediatricians, general physicians, legal authorities, and social workers enhances case management and victim protection. Dentists have a dual responsibility: providing care and safeguarding vulnerable individuals. Strengthening dental education in forensic odontology, trauma-informed care, and medico-legal procedures is essential to prepare practitioners for this role. Increasing awareness and interprofessional communication can significantly improve outcomes in cases of traumatic oral injuries linked to abuse or neglect.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144743138","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Enzo Cumbo, Giuseppe Gallina, Pietro Messina, Giuseppe A Scardina
{"title":"Apex locators in endodontics: in-vivo comparison between different devices and radiographic method.","authors":"Enzo Cumbo, Giuseppe Gallina, Pietro Messina, Giuseppe A Scardina","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.25.05077-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S2724-6329.25.05077-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The precise measurement of the working length (WL) is pivotal for the success of endodontic treatments. Incorrect WL determination can lead to improper reaming and filling of the canal, posing risks of periradicular pathologies onset or failure to heal pre-existing conditions. Presently, apex locators are commonly used for WL determination, available in a variety of characteristics and costs. Alternatively, the traditional method using intraoral radiography remains prevalent.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study, conducted partly in vivo and partly in vitro, on teeth designated for extraction, compares three WL measurement methods: 1) radiographic method (zero cost); 2) Apex Locator (inexpensive); and 3) Root ZX II (expensive). The correctness of measurements was verified through visual inspection under a stereomicroscope.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Our data indicate that the precision of apex locators surpasses that of the radiographic method, which relies on visual inspection of the instrument inside the canal and is subject to personal interpretations of the images. No significant differences in precision were observed between the two locators examined, despite their differing price ranges and brand histories in the field of endodontics.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Among the multitude of parameters influencing a dentist's choice of electro-medical equipment, cost remains a significant consideration, particularly when equipment exhibits similar characteristics.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144553949","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Michele DI Cosola, Andrea Ballini, Francesca A Prencipe, Fabiola DE Tullio, Anna Fabrocini, Pasquale Cupelli, Marialessia Rignani, Angela P Cazzolla, Maria E Bizzoca, Gennaro Musella
{"title":"Artificial intelligence in dentistry: a narrative review of applications, challenges, and future directions.","authors":"Michele DI Cosola, Andrea Ballini, Francesca A Prencipe, Fabiola DE Tullio, Anna Fabrocini, Pasquale Cupelli, Marialessia Rignani, Angela P Cazzolla, Maria E Bizzoca, Gennaro Musella","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.25.05217-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S2724-6329.25.05217-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly influencing dental practice, offering advancements in diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient management. This narrative review explores the current applications of AI in dentistry, addressing clinical, technological, and ethical dimensions. A non-systematic narrative approach was employed to synthesize recent literature on AI in dentistry. The focus was on diagnostic tools, treatment planning, decision support systems, teledentistry, ethical implications, and emerging technologies. AI demonstrates high performance in image analysis (e.g., caries detection, periodontal assessment, oral cancer screening), treatment optimization (e.g., orthodontics, implant planning), and patient-specific risk modeling. Clinical decision support systems (CDSS) assist in evidence-based care, while AI-driven chatbots and remote monitoring platforms enhance patient engagement and access. However, challenges persist regarding algorithm transparency, data bias, legal liability, and privacy. Future directions include multimodal data integration, digital twins, and AI-driven precision dentistry. AI represents a paradigm shift in dentistry, supporting clinicians and enabling more accurate, accessible, and personalized care. Successful implementation will depend on ethical deployment, robust regulation, and adequate training to harness its full potential without compromising professional standards.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144326278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pharmacoeconomic analysis of ethanol and benzalkonium chloride to prevent infections in dental facilities.","authors":"Merima Smajlhodžić-Deljo, Ilijas Šahinović, Naida Babić-Jordamović, Elma Imamović, Emina Mrđanović, Adna Softić, Lejla Gurbeta Pokvić, Marco Cicciù, Giuseppe Minervini, Almir Badnjević","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.04872-1","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.04872-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This paper describes pharmacoeconomic analysis of ethanol and benzalkonium chloride disinfectants used in dental institutions to prevent infections. Pathogens can be transmitted to patients via air, items, contact or vectors. The aim of this study is to compare the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of both disinfectants.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>For pharmacoeconomic assessment, cost minimization analysis, cost benefit analysis (CBA), cost effectiveness analysis and cost utility analysis were performed. The cost of disinfectants used in hand disinfection of dental professionals is estimated to be 50 times higher when using ethanol. Compared monthly costs for disinfectants in surface disinfection are 18 times higher when using ethanol.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results of CBA imply 12 hours as annual time needed for performance of benzalkonium chloride disinfection, and 720 hours for ethanol. Reduction of pathogens on the examined surface after application of benzalkonium chloride was 99-99% for all tested pathogens. The application of the amount of benzalkonium chloride analogous to the cost of ethanol in dental facilities could eliminate the chance of nosocomial infections.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The cost-effectiveness of benzalkonium chloride leads to more agile recovery of the patient. Performed assessments lead to the conclusion that benzalkonium chloride is more efficient in dental facilities than ethanol. Utilization of benzalkonium chloride improves quality of life, significantly decreasing time spent for application and frequent reapplications of the disinfectant.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":" ","pages":"147-157"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143573007","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pierantonio Bellini, Silvia Sabatini, Giovanni Zucchelli, Roberto Farina, Martina Stefanini, Giulia Montemezzo, Ugo Consolo
{"title":"Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the emotional state of dental hygiene students in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna.","authors":"Pierantonio Bellini, Silvia Sabatini, Giovanni Zucchelli, Roberto Farina, Martina Stefanini, Giulia Montemezzo, Ugo Consolo","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05040-X","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05040-X","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In December 2019, the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was identified in Wuhan, China. By February 2020, the virus had spread to Europe and was subsequently transmitted worldwide. Italy was the fifth-most affected country worldwide and the fourth-most affected country in Europe. Beginning on February 23<sup>rd</sup>, 2020, the Italian government suspended all teaching activities in schools and universities.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In 2020, an anonymous questionnaire was administered to dental hygiene students in the Emilia Romagna Region, one of the most severely affected regions in Italy. The survey evaluated the effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on educational activities and training among students, as well as its emotional consequences. In 2022, the questionnaire was administered to students in the same University courses. Considering the 3-year duration of the course, some respondents to the first survey were working during the second survey, whereas others were scheduled to graduate soon. This survey evaluated the emotional impact of the pandemic on recent graduates and future dental hygienists; it also explored the potential influences of emotions, such as anxiety and anger, in the workplace.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In total, 39, 48, and 41 respondents experienced quite intense/intense, moderate, or mild anger, respectively. The proportion of respondents experiencing anger increased from 46% in 2020 to 67.7% in 2022 (128 of 189). Anger and anxiety persisted at 2 years, as evidenced by responses to the second survey conducted in 2022, although the proportions differed compared with 2020.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Changes in anger and anxiety among students over time should be monitored. Furthermore, it remains unclear whether anger among students can be replaced by positive emotions after entry into the workforce, suggesting compensation for their efforts. If negative emotions persist, new workers may exhibit emotional responses and aggressive social behaviors.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":" ","pages":"177-186"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144187361","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Matteo Melini, Francesco Cavallin, Andrea Forni, Matteo Parotto, Gastone Zanette
{"title":"Driving ability after conscious sedation: a systematic review.","authors":"Matteo Melini, Francesco Cavallin, Andrea Forni, Matteo Parotto, Gastone Zanette","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05068-X","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05068-X","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Conscious sedation is widely used in medicine but may cause impairment of psychomotor and cognitive function that affect some aspects of a patient's life, such as car driving. This systematic review aims to summarize available evidence (direct or indirect) on driving ability after conscious sedation.</p><p><strong>Evidence acquisition: </strong>A comprehensive search was conducted including MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, SCOPUS, clinicaltrials.gov and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews through June 2022. Randomized and non-randomized controlled trials were included. PRISMA guidelines were followed. Risk of bias was appraised as reported in the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions.</p><p><strong>Evidence synthesis: </strong>A narrative synthesis of 27 studies (962 subjects) was conducted, because the heterogeneity in terms of interventions and comparators, method and timing of assessment, and outcome measures precluded the feasibility of a meaningful meta-analysis. Conscious sedation was associated with different degrees of impairment in driving ability (real car driving, simulated driving, subjective perception), and psychomotor and cognitive functions (body sway, sleepiness, adaptive tracking, critical flicker fusion frequency, reaction/attention skills) at 0.5-10 hours after drug administration.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The results obtained from this review should be interpreted as a renewed recommendation to avoid driving after conscious sedation is administered. Yet it is not possible to determine when this ability is recovered, leaving this crucial and essential information to future, well-designed and reproducible research.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":" ","pages":"209-216"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144019693","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Simone Buttiglieri, Francesco Della Ferrera, Massimo Olmi, Andrea Ricotti, Paolo Appendino
{"title":"Survival of dental restorations performed under general anesthesia in special needs patients. Report from a 15-year experience.","authors":"Simone Buttiglieri, Francesco Della Ferrera, Massimo Olmi, Andrea Ricotti, Paolo Appendino","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.25.04940-X","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S2724-6329.25.04940-X","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Longevity of dental restorations (DR) in the general population is well discussed in the literature. Evaluation of survival of DR in special needs patients (SNP) is less frequently reported especially in long-term. DR in SNP patients is more challenging considering the poorer oral baseline conditions and cooperation during treatment. We provide an assessment of DR survival performed under (GA) in a cohort of uncooperative SNP over a 15-years period.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Uncooperative SNP requiring dental treatments under GA in our institution during 2018 were collected. Patients who were treated with multiple GA sessions were selected to allow analysis of DR survival (DR performed between 2002-2017). Presence and clinical functionality of DR was assessed during subsequent follow-up visits or GA interventions. DR were considered successful since they were associated with an event (replacement, tooth loss, endodontic treatment). Median survival time (MST) of DR and its 95% confidence interval (CI) were retrieved with Kaplan Meier estimator. Random effect model assessed inter-patient variability.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Survival of 232 dental restorations in 59 patients was assessed. MST was 9 years (IC 8-10) Most relevant steps in survival analysis were seen after 2 and 11 years from last procedure. No considerable variability was observed in our population.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>MST of dental restorations performed under GA our cohort resemble previous findings regarding routine conservative treatment in the general population. Lack of variability in our analysis suggest that MST seems not influenced by individual characteristics of patients. Our findings support tooth restoration as a reliable treatment modality in SNP treated under GA in accordance with available literature.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":" ","pages":"167-171"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143701059","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Salvatore LA Rosa, Hande Uzunçibuk, Luis Eduardo Almeida, Aida Meto, Vishnu Priya Veeraraghavan, Artak Heboyan
{"title":"The impact of artificial intelligence on orthodontics: a systematic review of applications and implications.","authors":"Salvatore LA Rosa, Hande Uzunçibuk, Luis Eduardo Almeida, Aida Meto, Vishnu Priya Veeraraghavan, Artak Heboyan","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.04930-1","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.04930-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a revolutionary technology with diverse applications across various domains, orthodontics included. This review article explores the widespread applications of AI in orthodontics and discusses the advantages and potential implications of AI in this specialized domain. The use of AI algorithms and machine learning techniques has shown promise in enhancing orthodontic diagnosis, automating cephalometric tracing, estimating growth and development, assessing facial proportions, aiding in orthodontic treatment planning, guiding decisions on orthognathic surgery, and facilitating image segmentation and landmark identification. By leveraging AI technologies, orthodontists can improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making in patient care.</p><p><strong>Evidence acquisition: </strong>To assess the available literature on the subject, selective database searches were done up until September 2023. With the assistance of a health-sciences librarian, a search strategy that utilized all discovered key words and free-standing terms was developed. Embase, Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science were the databases used.</p><p><strong>Evidence synthesis: </strong>Following a thorough analysis of the complete texts of those papers, 30 studies were deemed suitable for inclusion in the review.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The review highlights the need for standardized assessment methods and the integration of AI into orthodontic research to further enhance clinical examinations and uncover new insights. Future directions may involve developing cloud-based platforms for data integration and sharing, leveraging large datasets for improved predictive results, and expanding AI applications in orthodontic research. Overall, AI holds significant potential in transforming orthodontic practice and improving patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":" ","pages":"195-208"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144028353","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}