Digital and artificial intelligence-assisted cephalometric training effectively enhanced students' landmarking accuracy in preclinical orthodontic education.

Journal: BMC oral health
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Digital cephalometric analyses, including those assisted by artificial intelligence (AI), are widely used in clinical practice. Similarly, computer-assisted learning has demonstrated teaching outcomes comparable to those of traditional methods in orthodontic education. However, the potential application of digital and AI-assisted cephalometric training in the preclinical education of orthodontic students remains unexplored. Cephalometric analysis is a fundamental skill for orthodontic students and practitioners. Therefore, this study aimed to integrate digital and AI-assisted cephalometric training into preclinical orthodontic education and evaluate its educational effectiveness.

Authors

  • Jiayu Lin
    Department of Orthodontics, Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510280, China.
  • Zhihao Liao
    Department of Orthodontics, Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510280, China.
  • Jingtao Dai
    Department of Orthodontics, Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510280, China.
  • Manyi Wang
    Department of Orthodontics, Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510280, China.
  • Ruixue Yu
    Department of Orthodontics, Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510280, China.
  • Hong Yang
    Cyberspace Institute of Advanced Technology, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China.
  • Chufeng Liu
    Department of Orthodontics, Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510280, China. xyzmmok@smu.edu.cn.