Artificial Intelligence–Driven Advancements in Dental Implants: A Narrative Review

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Srinivasan Sowmiya
Rajendran Sridharan
Shiyam Sundhar Indirajith
lda Esther Celina Jeyakumar
Antony Leoney

Abstract

We are in the era of advancements with digital innovative technologies, which have taken dental systems to the next level through the discovery of artificial intelligence (AI). Recently, AI systems have gained significant popularity in the field of prosthodontics, particularly in implant dentistry. Various studies have emphasized the impact of AI on oral implants, particularly in terms of diagnostic efficiency, treatment planning ability, and subsequent patient outcomes, thereby highlighting the accuracy, rapidity, and precision of decision-making. AI continues to expand in future and promises to amend the view of implant dentistry and lead it to an efficient and personalized part of the oral healthcare system. This review mainly focuses on the advancements of AI-based research in dental implantology and also explores the various applications of AI models. Inclusive data from databases in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were thoroughly explored, and the role of AI in implant identification, planning, prediction, and complication management was described. Although there are a few drawbacks present, which make AI a challenging factor for continued use in clinical practice. Further research with numerous clinical trials can break through the limitations and be used as an excellent supportive tool.

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Sowmiya, S., Sridharan, R., Indirajith, S. S., Jeyakumar, lda E., & Leoney, A. (2025). Artificial Intelligence–Driven Advancements in Dental Implants: A Narrative Review. International Journal of Dental Materials, 7(4), 120-124. https://doi.org/10.37983/IJDM.2025.7403

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Author Biographies

Srinivasan Sowmiya, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute

Department of Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. 

Rajendran Sridharan, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute

Department of Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. 

Shiyam Sundhar Indirajith, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute

Department of Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

lda Esther Celina Jeyakumar, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute

Department of Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Antony Leoney, Government Dental College, Cuddalore

Department of Prosthodontics and Crown &Bridge, Government Dental College and Hospital, Cuddalore district, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India.

How to Cite

Sowmiya, S., Sridharan, R., Indirajith, S. S., Jeyakumar, lda E., & Leoney, A. (2025). Artificial Intelligence–Driven Advancements in Dental Implants: A Narrative Review. International Journal of Dental Materials, 7(4), 120-124. https://doi.org/10.37983/IJDM.2025.7403

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