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Enhancing Dental Diagnostics: The Role of AI Assistance in Detecting Periapical Radiolucencies

MedXY Editorial Team•Oct 24, 2025•AI
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  • AI assistance significantly reduces false positive diagnoses in detecting periapical radiolucencies (PRs) on panoramic radiographs.
  • Junior dentists experience the greatest improvements in diagnostic accuracy and confidence with AI support.
  • AI guidance shifts treatment decisions toward more conservative management, potentially reducing overtreatment.

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