Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2025, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (11): 2385-2393.doi: 10.12307/2025.367

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Application of deep learning in oral imaging analysis

Yang Yuxuan, Tan Jingyi, Zhou Lili, Bian Zirui, Chen Yifan, Wu Yanmin   

  1. Department of Periodontology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang Province, China
  • Received:2024-03-09 Accepted:2024-05-25 Online:2025-04-18 Published:2024-08-12
  • Contact: Wu Yanmin, MD, Chief physician, Department of Periodontology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang Province, China
  • About author:Yang Yuxuan, Master candidate, Department of Periodontology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang Province, China
  • Supported by:
    Basic Public Welfare Research Program of Zhejiang Province, No. LY24H140003 (to TJY); Zhejiang Province Medical and Health Science and Technology Program, Nos. 2022498153 (to TJY) and 2021427110 (to ZLL) 

Abstract: BACKGROUND: In recent years, deep learning technologies have been increasingly applied in the field of oral medicine, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of oral imaging analysis and promoting the rapid development of intelligent oral medicine.
OBJECTIVE: To elaborate the current research status, advantages, and limitations of deep learning based on oral imaging in the diagnosis and treatment decision-making of oral diseases, as well as future prospects, exploring new directions for the transformation of oral medicine under the backdrop of deep learning technology.
METHODS: PubMed was searched for literature related to deep learning in oral medical imaging published from January 2017 to January 2024 with the search terms “deep learning, artificial intelligence, stomatology, oral medical imaging.” According to the inclusion criteria, 80 papers were finally included for review.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) Classic deep learning models include artificial neural networks, convolutional neural networks, recurrent neural networks, and generative adversarial networks. Scholars have used these models in competitive or cooperative forms to achieve more efficient interpretation of oral medical images. (2) In the field of oral medicine, the diagnosis of diseases and the formulation of treatment plans largely depend on the interpretation of medical imaging data. Deep learning technology, with its strong image processing capabilities, aids in the diagnosis of diseases such as dental caries, periapical periodontitis, vertical root fractures, periodontal disease, and jaw cysts, as well as preoperative assessments for procedures such as third molar extraction and cervical lymph node dissection, helping clinicians improve the accuracy and efficiency of decision-making. (3) Although deep learning is promising as an important auxiliary tool for the diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases, it still has certain limitations in model technology, safety ethics, and legal regulation. Future research should focus on demonstrating the scalability, robustness, and clinical practicality of deep learning, and finding the best way to integrate automated deep learning decision support systems into routine clinical workflows.

中国组织工程研究杂志出版内容重点:组织构建;骨细胞;软骨细胞;细胞培养;成纤维细胞;血管内皮细胞;骨质疏松;组织工程

Key words: deep learning, oral medicine, oral imaging, disease diagnosis, oral intelligence medicine

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