Artificial Intelligence for Assessing the Relationship Between Mandibular Third Molars and the Inferior Alveolar Nerve on Panoramic Radiographs: A Systematic Review

Background

Extracting mandibular third molars is a common procedure that carries a risk of injury to the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN). Panoramic radiographs (PR) are commonly used for preoperative assessment of the mandibular third molars, but they are not very reliable for evaluating the relationship of the IAN. This systematic review aims to evaluate the accuracy of artificial intelligence (AI) models in assessing the relationship between mandibular third molars and the IAN.