Automated artificial intelligence-based three-dimensional comparison of orthodontic treatment outcomes with and without piezocision surgery.

Journal: Orthodontics & craniofacial research
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE(S): This study aims to evaluate the influence of the piezocision surgery in the orthodontic biomechanics, as well as in the magnitude and direction of tooth movement in the mandibular arch using novel artificial intelligence (AI)-automated tools.

Authors

  • Marcela Gurgel
    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
  • Maria Antonia Alvarez
    Department of Orthodontics, CES University, Medellin, Colombia.
  • Juan Fernando Aristizabal
    Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Valle University, Cali, Colombia.
  • Baptiste Baquero
    Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, University of Michigan, 1011 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
  • Maxime Gillot
    Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, University of Michigan, 1011 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
  • Najla Al Turkestani
    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
  • Felicia Miranda
    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
  • Aron Aliaga-Del Castillo
    Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
  • Jonas Bianchi
    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
  • Antônio Carlos de Oliveira Ruellas
    University of Michigan, Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.
  • Marcos Ioshida
    Department for Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
  • Marilia Yatabe
    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
  • Diego Rey
    Department of Orthodontics, CES University, Medellin, Colombia.
  • Juan Prieto
    University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
  • Lucia Cevidanes
    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.