Deep learning algorithms for detecting fractured instruments in root canals.

Journal: BMC oral health
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Identifying fractured endodontic instruments (FEIs) in periapical radiographs (PAs) is a critical yet challenging aspect of root canal treatment (RCT) due to anatomical complexities and overlapping structures. Deep learning (DL) models offer potential solutions, yet their comparative performance in this domain remains underexplored.

Authors

  • Ekin Deniz Çatmabacak
    Department of Endodontics, Trakya University, Balkan Campus, Edirne, Turkey.
  • İrem Çetinkaya
    Department of Endodontics, Trakya University, Balkan Campus, Edirne, Turkey. irem.cetinkaya@trakya.edu.tr.