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Application of machine learning in predicting of MB2 canal in permanent maxillary first and second molars: A CBCT study.

PloS one · Talabani RM · 2026-09-09

Researchers used machine learning algorithms to predict the presence of a second mesiobuccal canal in maxillary molars on CBCT images, finding logistic regression performed best and that the distance between mesiobuccal and palatal canal openings was the strongest predictor.

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