Use of the Deep Learning Approach to Measure Alveolar Bone Level

Deep Learning Approach to Measure Alveolar Bone Loss After COVID-19

“…Various medical fields have benefited from deep learning models able to identify anatomical structures and detect pathological findings in radiographic images [1][2][3]23]. Deep learning-based computeraided diagnosis (CAD) for oral imaging has recently undergone significant development, but its implementation has been limited [3,23,24]. Some studies have attempted to measure the alveolar bone level by analyzing panoramic radiographs with deep learning models [3,[5][6][7].…”

“…Deep learning-based computeraided diagnosis (CAD) for oral imaging has recently undergone significant development, but its implementation has been limited [3,23,24]. Some studies have attempted to measure the alveolar bone level by analyzing panoramic radiographs with deep learning models [3,[5][6][7]. Panoramic images provide a quick overview of the dentition, but they suffer from considerable distortion and a lack of detail, making accurate and precise diagnosis of periodontitis and other oral diseases difficult [3,25,26].…”

“…Various medical domains have widely employed deep learning (DL) models, encompassing tasks such as the identification of anatomical structures and the detection of pathological findings on radiographic images [1][2][3]. In dentistry, advanced DL models present an opportunity for an objective and dependable means of diagnosis clinically significant periodontal disease and tracking progression of periodontal disease.…”

“…Based upon the American Academy of Periodontology update to the 1999 Classification of Periodontal Diseases and Conditions, severe (advanced) periodontal disease can be classified by ACH of >5mm [4]. The prevailing method for measuring ACH on xrays involves visually analyzing intra-oral radiographs, which is prone to errors [3]. Numerous research efforts have employed deep learning models to assess alveolar bone levels using panoramic radiographs [3,[5][6][7].…”

“…The prevailing method for measuring ACH on xrays involves visually analyzing intra-oral radiographs, which is prone to errors [3]. Numerous research efforts have employed deep learning models to assess alveolar bone levels using panoramic radiographs [3,[5][6][7]. Despite this, a standardized approach for measuring alveolar bone levels has yet to be universally agreed upon.…”