The future of maxillofacial prosthodontics in North America: The role of advanced digital technology and artificial intelligence - A discussion document.

Journal: The Journal of prosthetic dentistry
PMID: 38744560

Abstract

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Maxillofacial prosthodontists were advanced digital technology (ADT) adopters early in the new Millennium. The past two decades saw a range of digital enablers emerge including digital imaging (internal and surface), digital surgical planning, digital functional assessment, subtractive and additive manufacturing, navigation, and robotics among others. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the latest ADT arrival that will be a challenging disruptive technology. ADT has served as a profound change agent in maxillofacial prosthodontics. The intent was to explore the process and level of ADT engagement in maxillofacial prosthodontics.

Authors

  • Johan F Wolfaardt
    Professor Emeritus, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Electronic address: jwolfaar@ualberta.ca.
  • Lawrence E Brecht
    Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Director of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Jonathan & Maxine Ferencz Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY; and Director, Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Department of Otolaryngology, Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital-Northwell Health, New York, NY.
  • Robert M Taft
    Professor Emeritus, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, Md.
  • Gerald T Grant
    Professor and Associate Dean, Advanced Digital Technologies and Innovation, University of Louisville School of Dentistry, Louisville, Ky.

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