ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN PROSTHODONTICS: A NEW ERA OF INNOVATION

Dr. Sai Bhargav Muppalla* MDS, Dr. Jagadish Konchada MDS, Dr. CH. Siddesh Kumar MDS, Dr. L. Srikanth, MDS Dr. A. Madhusudhan MDS, Dr. B. RajaSekhar MDS

ABSTRACT

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the field of prosthodontics, which focuses on restoring oral function, aesthetics, and health for patients with missing or damaged teeth and oral structures. This review explores AI’s transformative role across prosthodontic practice, supporting diagnosis, treatment planning, and the production of dental prostheses, such as removable dentures and complex maxillofacial appliances. By harnessing machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) technologies, AI significantly enhances clinical precision and efficiency through innovations like digital impressions, intraoral scanning, and CAD-CAM systems. In implantology, AI contributes to accurate implant placement, improving patient satisfaction with these treatments. Core concepts of strong and weak AI, along with machine learning algorithms and neural networks, drive these developments, enabling refined decision-making, image analysis, and personalized prosthetic design. Although perspectives on AI’s role in healthcare vary, its capacity to integrate predictive analytics with clinical expertise highlights its potential for enhancing diagnostic accuracy and expanding remote care capabilities. In conclusion, AI is advancing prosthodontics by minimizing human error, improving prosthetic functionality, and fostering progress in both dental and general healthcare outcomes.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Prosthodontics, Machine Learning, CAD-CAM, 3D printing.