AI could spot gum disease faster than your dentist
NCT ID NCT07629934
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether artificial intelligence (AI) can accurately diagnose periodontitis (severe gum disease) and monitor gum inflammation using dental records and X-rays. Researchers will develop and validate AI models using data from 900 patients across multiple hospitals. The goal is to see if AI can reliably classify gum disease stages and detect inflammation, which could help dentists make faster and more consistent diagnoses.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- AI-driven diagnostic software
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide dentists with a reliable AI tool to automatically detect gum disease and monitor inflammation, potentially improving early diagnosis and treatment planning.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The AI models are still being developed and tested, so they may not be accurate enough for real-world use yet.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, China
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