Artificial Intelligence in Prosthodontics: Transforming Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

The field of prosthodontics, which is a combination of art and science, is devoted to the complete treatment of patients with dental disorders caused by inadequate or missing teeth, as well as concerns affecting the oral and maxillofacial tissues. Its primary goals include diagnosis, planning, rehabilitation, and preserving patients' functional, pleasant, and healthy oral conditions. Replacing the prosthesis is the main treatment strategy for this problem. Prosthodontics is mainly concerned with the design and construction of fixed and removable dental prostheses, as well as implant surgery, maxillofacial prostheses, and the improvement of finishing margins next to the tooth to maximize the fit and extension of the prosthesis. It is also utilized to identify the ideal shade of the tooth for cosmetic reasons and to maintain the maxillomandibular relationship. The purpose of the present study is to investigate the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in prosthodontics to evaluate its effectiveness and success. The use of AI in prosthodontics is growing, which is improving the rehabilitation of patients requiring prosthodontic treatment. In the domains of implant, maxillofacial, fixed, and removable prosthodontics, AI has noteworthy benefits. In addition to reducing the likelihood of human mistakes, the use of AI improves the effectiveness and acceptability of prosthodontic treatment. In addition, it has been shown that the field of prosthodontic implant applications benefits the most from AI. AI is also being used by researchers to create dentistry and general healthcare solutions.