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This is most obvious in postprinting processing, where restorations and appliances that have not been adequately processed in accordance with instructions prescribed in a validated workflow can easily or inadvertently be delivered to a patient. The consequences can range from accelerated wear to fractured restorations/appliances at the lower end of the spectrum. There can also be far more significant consequences if one takes toxicity and potential carcinogenicity into consideration.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not new. It has been around since the 1950s. Its current use in dentistry has largely been driven by increased computational ability and the availability of large volumes of data from human experience. Current AI technologies harvest these two key changes with the help of algorithms that are written to mimic human cognitive abilities.
Computed tomography for dental imaging has been available for at least two decades. One of its significant benefits has been the availability of three-dimensional radiology to enable implant planning and the production of surgical guides. Three things, however, have significantly affected how we plan dental implant placement today and produce all forms of guided devices that enable surgical and prosthodontic execution of a plan.
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