AI takes on orthodontic diagnosis: can it match expert dentists?
NCT ID NCT07690774
First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares an artificial intelligence (AI) system called WebCeph with the traditional way orthodontists diagnose and plan treatment for misaligned teeth (malocclusion). Researchers will use routine dental records from 120 new patients aged 12 and older. Each case will be assessed by both the AI and a conventional method, and an expert panel of orthodontists will decide the correct diagnosis. The main goal is to see how often the AI agrees with the experts on classifying the type of bite problem.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Artificial intelligence-assisted diagnostic workflow (WebCeph)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, AI could help orthodontists diagnose and plan treatments faster and more consistently, potentially improving patient outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center study with 120 participants, so results may not apply broadly. AI may not match expert judgment in all cases, and it does not replace the treating orthodontist's final decision.
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Conditions
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Ben Hafeed Dental Center
Sanaa, Yemen
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