AI dentist: software matches 3D scans at finding hidden tooth infections

NCT ID NCT07319182

First seen Jan 11, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether artificial intelligence software can detect periapical lesions (infections at the root tip of teeth) as accurately as cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), a type of 3D X-ray. Researchers compared the AI's results to CBCT scans in 100 medically healthy adults aged 18-50 with permanent teeth. The goal was to see if AI could be a reliable, faster, or cheaper diagnostic tool for dentists.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Future University in Egypt

    Cairo, Egypt

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

artificial intelligence software

What this could lead to

If successful, this AI could help dentists find tooth infections faster and more easily, reducing the need for specialized scans.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study. The AI may not work as well in real-world settings or on different patient groups.

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.