Dentists' new AI sidekick: X-Ray reader predicts tricky root canals
NCT ID NCT07611279
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will develop and test an artificial intelligence model that reads dental X-rays to predict how difficult a root canal retreatment will be. Researchers will use 123 X-rays of back teeth that need retreatment, and experts will grade the difficulty. The goal is to help dentists decide whether to treat or refer the case.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Deep learning model (AI software)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could give dentists a reliable tool to quickly assess retreatment difficulty from a simple X-ray, improving treatment planning and referrals.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study using existing X-rays, not a live test. The AI may not perform well on all types of X-rays or in real-world clinics.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 123 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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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: Periapical radiographs of maxillary and mandibular molars requiring non-surgical endodontic retreatment will be included. Radiographs should exhibit satisfactory image quality, characterized by adequate sharpness, contrast, and minimal distortion or noise to allow accurate assessment of relevant anatomical and treatment-related features. Images should clearly display the tooth of interest, surrounding periapical structures, and any existing root canal filling materials or restorations. Exclusion Criteria: Deciduous teeth, non-restorable, non-treated teeth
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