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AI takes on the Dentist's toughest measurement

NCT ID NCT07787078

Diagnosis Sponsor: Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether artificial intelligence can accurately measure the length of curved root canals from dental x-rays. Curved canals are notoriously difficult to measure, and errors can reduce the success of root canal treatment. Adults over 18 needing root canal treatment can participate, using x-rays taken during their normal care—no extra procedures or visits. An AI program will be trained to measure canal length automatically, and its results will be compared with those of a human expert to see if AI can match or improve on current methods.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Artificial intelligence software for analyzing dental x-rays
What this could lead to
If successful, this could give dentists a faster, more consistent tool for measuring curved root canals, potentially improving the accuracy of root canal treatment planning.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study using existing x-rays, and AI performance may not match real-world conditions or generalize to all patients. The trial focuses on measurement accuracy, not direct treatment outcomes.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 200 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population consists of adult patients (18 years and older) presenting for routine root canal treatment at the Department of Endodontics, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University Faculty of Dentistry, who have radiographically identified curved root canals. No sex-based restriction is applied. Periapical radiographs obtained during the working length confirmation stage of standard clinical care will be used; no additional radiographic exposure or procedure will be performed for research purposes.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Eligibility Criteria * Age 18 years or older * Presenting for routine root canal treatment at Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University Faculty of Dentistry * Radiographically identified curved root canal(s) * Periapical radiograph obtained using the paralleling technique during working length confirmation * Willing and able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Age under 18 years * Root canals without curvature * Periapical radiographs of insufficient diagnostic quality (e.g., distortion, poor image quality preventing accurate canal length assessment) * Unwillingness to provide informed consent

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Endodontic working length determination

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