Revolutionizing CAD/CAM-based restorative dental processes and materials with artificial intelligence: a concise narrative review

• Published in: PeerJ (San Francisco, CA) Vol. 12; p. e17793
• Main Authors: Yeslam, Hanin E., Freifrau von Maltzahn, Nadine, Nassar, Hani M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States PeerJ. Ltd 19.07.2024; PeerJ Inc
• Subjects: Artificial Intelligence; Biotechnology; CAD-CAM systems; CAD-CAM systems industry; CAD/CAM; Computer programs; Computer-Aided Design; Data Mining and Machine Learning; Data Science; Dental Materials; Dental Prosthesis Design - methods; Dental Restoration, Permanent - methods; Dentistry; Digital dentistry; Economic development; Geospatial data; Human-Computer Interaction; Humans; International economic relations; Machine learning; Real estate development; Restorative dentistry; Virtual reality; Dental materials; Neural networks; CAD/CAM; Machine learning; Virtual reality; Digital dentistry; Restorative dentistry; Artificial intelligence
• ISSN: 2167-8359; 2167-8359
• DOI: 10.7717/peerj.17793

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly prevalent in biomedical and industrial development, capturing the interest of dental professionals and patients. Its potential to improve the accuracy and speed of dental procedures is set to revolutionize dental care. The use of AI in computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) within the restorative dental and material science fields offers numerous benefits, providing a new dimension to these practices. This study aims to provide a concise overview of the implementation of AI-powered technologies in CAD/CAM restorative dental procedures and materials. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using keywords from 2000 to 2023 to obtain pertinent information. This method was implemented to guarantee a thorough investigation of the subject matter. Keywords included; “Artificial Intelligence”, “Machine Learning”, “Neural Networks”, “Virtual Reality”, “Digital Dentistry”, “CAD/CAM”, and “Restorative Dentistry”. Artificial intelligence in digital restorative dentistry has proven to be highly beneficial in various dental CAD/CAM applications. It helps in automating and incorporating esthetic factors, occlusal schemes, and previous practitioners’ CAD choices in fabricating dental restorations. AI can also predict the debonding risk of CAD/CAM restorations and the compositional effects on the mechanical properties of its materials. Continuous enhancements are being made to overcome its limitations and open new possibilities for future developments in this field.