Automatic mandibular third molar and mandibular canal relationship determination based on deep learning models for preoperative risk reduction
 
Yazarlar (4)
Arş. Gör. Mediha Erturk Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Melek Tassoker
Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Murat Koklu Selçuk Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Makale Türü Açık Erişim Özgün Makale (SSCI, AHCI, SCI, SCI-Exp dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale)
Dergi Adı Clinical Oral Investigations (Q1)
Dergi ISSN 1432-6981 Dergi Bilgileri (2025)
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler SCI-Expanded
Makale Dili İngilizce Basım Tarihi 03-2025
Kabul Tarihi 13-03-2025 Yayınlanma Tarihi 25-03-2025
Cilt / Sayı / Sayfa 29 / 4 / 203–220 DOI 10.1007/s00784-025-06285-6
Makale Linki https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-025-06285-6
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Özet
ObjectivesThis study explores the application of deep learning models for classifying the spatial relationship between mandibular third molars and the mandibular canal using cone-beam computed tomography images. Accurate classification of this relationship is essential for preoperative planning, as improper assessment can lead to complications such as inferior alveolar nerve injury during extractions.Materials and MethodsA dataset of 305 cone-beam computed tomography scans, categorized into three classes (not contacted, nearly contacted, and contacted), was meticulously annotated and validated by maxillofacial radiology experts to ensure reliability. Multiple state-of-the-art convolutional neural networks, including MobileNet, Xception, and DenseNet201, were trained and evaluated. Performance metrics were analysed.ResultsMobileNet achieved the highest overall performance, with an accuracy of 99.44 …
Anahtar Kelimeler
Cone beam computed tomography | Deep learning models | Dental imaging | Mandibular canal | Mandibular third molar | Medical image analysis