Can a computer spot a gummy smile as well as a dentist?
NCT ID NCT07759843
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether artificial intelligence (AI) can accurately diagnose a gummy smile—where too much gum shows when smiling—from photographs. Researchers will train the AI using photos from patients at Cairo University, then compare its measurements to those made by expert dentists. The goal is to see if AI could help make diagnosis faster and more consistent, potentially improving treatment planning.
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 for diagnosing gummy smiles from photographs
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this AI tool could help dentists diagnose gummy smiles more quickly and consistently, potentially improving treatment planning and patient care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, and the AI's accuracy may not match expert judgment in all cases. The software is still experimental and not yet ready for widespread clinical use.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 210 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
patients with gummy smile
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Properly treated gummy smile cases either surgical through crown lengthening procedure / Orthognathic Surgery or non-surgical through orthodontic treatment /Botox injection. Exclusion Criteria: * Improperly treated gummy smile cases
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of dentistry, cairo university
RECRUITINGCairo, Cairo Governorate, 11251, Egypt
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