Deep semi-supervised learning for automatic segmentation of inferior alveolar nerve using a convolutional neural network.

Journal: BMC oral health
Published Date: Dec 7, 2021

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) innervates and regulates the sensation of the mandibular teeth and lower lip. The position of the IAN should be monitored prior to surgery. Therefore, a study using artificial intelligence (AI) was planned to image and track the position of the IAN automatically for a quicker and safer surgery.

Authors

  • Ho-Kyung Lim
    Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, 148, Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul, 08308, Republic of Korea.
  • Seok-Ki Jung
    Clinical instructor, Department of Orthodontics, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan, Korea.
  • Seung-Hyun Kim
    Department of Psychiatry, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
  • Yongwon Cho
    Department of Convergence Medicine, Asan Medical Center, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan, 88, Olympic-ro 43-gil, Seoul, 05505, South Korea.
  • In-Seok Song
    Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, South Korea. densis@korea.ac.kr.

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