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Latent-space clustering and feature interpretation in GraphCROC-Encoded periodontal disease, focusing on anterior and posterior bone loss prediction.

Journal of oral biology and craniofacial research · Sharma S, Arumuganainar D, Yadalam PK · 2026-09-01

Researchers developed GraphCROC, a graph neural network model that maps teeth and their relationships to better predict bone loss patterns in periodontitis. The model outperformed existing approaches and identified three distinct disease subtypes, suggesting potential for personalised periodontal assessment.

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