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Artificial Intelligence in Intraoral Scanning: A Narrative Review

Australian Dental Journal · Camila Tirapelli, Bree Jones, Caio Uehara Martins, Bruna Neves de Freitas, Alessandra Alaniz Macedo, Ruben Pauwels · 2026-09-20

Artificial intelligence applications in intraoral scanning have advanced most significantly in automated tooth segmentation, with emerging uses across multiple dental specialties; however, limited datasets, scanner variability, and validation challenges currently hinder broader clinical implementation.

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