ResNet-Transformer deep learning model-aided detection of dens evaginatus.

Journal: International journal of paediatric dentistry
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Dens evaginatus is a dental morphological developmental anomaly. Failing to detect it may lead to tubercles fracture and pulpal/periapical disease. Consequently, early detection and intervention of dens evaginatus are significant to preserve vital pulp.

Authors

  • Siwei Wang
    Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University & Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular and Translational Cancer Research, Nanjing, China.
  • Jialing Liu
    State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
  • Shihao Li
    Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Pengcheng He
    Pediatric Dentistry, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
  • Xin Zhou
    School of Mechatronic Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China.
  • Zhihe Zhao
    State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
  • Liwei Zheng
    School of Computer and Information Engineering, Xiamen University of Technology, Xiamen, 361024, Fujian Province, China. Electronic address: 2322071053@stu.xmut.edu.cn.